Punjab: the rule within the state
- Within Punjab an e-way bill is needed when the consignment value (GST included) exceeds ₹1,00,000.
- No e-way bill is needed for job work within Punjab on this condition: Fabric only, moved up to 50 km within Punjab for job work.
- Own limit of ₹50,000 for: Iron and steel in all forms and waste; non-ferrous metals, alloys and waste; tobacco and tobacco products, pan masala, katha and cigarettes; furniture; plywood, block board, decorative and laminated sheets; timber; building material including marble, granite, Kota stone, red sandstone, chips, crazy, tiles and sanitary goods; cement; polymers including plastic granules, powder, master batches and resin; all yarn including POY, fibre, polyester top, chips and waste; edible oils.
- The 2018 notification was expressed to apply for one year from 13 September 2018; no renewal was found, although every published tracker still reports ₹1 lakh. Confirm with the Punjab notification list before relying on it.
- Gold, precious stones and jewellery: the state has not mandated an e-way bill under Rule 138F, so none is needed within the state.
- Between Punjab and any other state the central rule applies: an e-way bill above ₹50,000, and at any value for job work and exempt-artisan handicrafts.
Notified by: PA/ETC/2018/175, 13 Sep 2018, and GST-I-2018/2-State, 8 Oct 2018, both with immediate effect · checked on 4 Nov 2026 · Source
Your shipment
Where are the goods going?
As on the invoice, bill of supply or delivery challan, GST included.
Why are the goods moving?
How are they carried?
Pick one only if it applies; most shipments are none of these.
Is the sender registered under GST?
Do you need an e-way bill?
Fill in the shipment above and the answer appears here.
How long is it valid?
The portal fills the PIN-to-PIN distance and lets you enter up to 10% more; same-PIN movements are capped at 100 km (300 km for line sales); for imports and exports only the distance inside India counts. Up to 4,000 km.
The portal refuses a document more than 180 days old.
Enter the distance to see the expiry.
Questions about the e-way bill limit in Punjab
What is the e-way bill limit in Punjab?
Within Punjab an e-way bill is needed when the consignment value exceeds ₹1,00,000 (GST included), under PA/ETC/2018/175, 13 Sep 2018, and GST-I-2018/2-State, 8 Oct 2018, both with immediate effect. Between Punjab and any other state the limit is ₹50,000 under Rule 138 of the CGST Rules.
Does the Punjab limit apply to goods coming from another state?
No. The state limit covers movement that starts and ends inside Punjab. A consignment entering or leaving Punjab follows the central ₹50,000 rule, whichever state's limit is higher.
Who generates the e-way bill in Punjab?
The registered person who causes the movement, usually the seller; the registered buyer when the seller is unregistered; the principal or job worker for job work; and the supplier or recipient for rail, air and ship. A transporter can fill the vehicle details from the sender's Part A.
How long is an e-way bill valid in Punjab?
The same everywhere in India: one day for every 200 km or part of it (20 km for over-dimensional cargo), each day ending at midnight, extendable within 8 hours either side of expiry. Use the checker above for the exact time.
This checker applies Rule 138 of the CGST Rules and each state's notification as checked on 4 Nov 2026. It is a guide, not legal advice; for an unusual consignment confirm with your tax adviser or the state's latest notification.