--- title: "GSTN Advisory dated 21st May, 2026: Proposed Functional Enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal:" date: 2026-05-28 author: "King Stubb & Kasiva" url: https://ksandk.com/newsletter/e-way-bill-portal-enhancements/ --- # GSTN Advisory dated 21st May, 2026: Proposed Functional Enhancements in the e-Way Bill (EWB) Portal: Posted On - 28 May, 2026 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva The Goods and Services Tax Network (“GSTN”) has issued an advisory proposing certain enhancements to the e-Way Bill (“EWB”) portal. The objective is to improve data integrity, improve traceability of goods movement, and enable system-driven closure of transactions. ## Proposed Changes to the e-Way Bill Portal The advisory broadly covers the following proposed changes: - Mandatory furnishing of “Ship-To GSTIN” in Bill-To/Ship-To transactions - Introduction of a voluntary EWB Closure mechanism for completion of transactions in specified cases ### Mandatory Ship-To GSTIN in Bill-To/Ship-To Transactions For transactions involving a Bill-To/Ship-To arrangement, the **“Ship To GSTIN”** field will now be required to be mandatorily populated at the time of generation of the e-Way Bill. In situations where the consignee is an unregistered person, the value **“URP”** is required to be mentioned in the relevant field. ### Voluntary e-Way Bill Closure Mechanism GSTN has also introduced a **voluntary e-Way Bill Closure functionality** on the EWB portal to facilitate closure of the e-Way Bill after successful delivery of goods. Such closure may be carried out by the following persons connected with the transaction: - Supplier - Recipient - Transporter handling the consignment - Driver or any authorized person whose mobile number has been registered for the closure activity ## Implementation Timelines and Stakeholder Actions The advisory further specifies the **proposed implementation timelines** and highlights the actions required from taxpayers and other stakeholders to undertake requisite system changes and preparedness activities. *Last Updated on 28 May, 2026* --- ## Office Locations - [New Delhi](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-delhi/) (HQ): +91-11-41318190 | info@ksandk.com - [Mumbai](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-mumbai/): 3 offices (Nariman Point, Lower Parel, Andheri) | mumbai@ksandk.com - [Bangalore](https://ksandk.com/locations/top-corporate-law-firm-in-bangalore/): bangalore@ksandk.com - [Chennai](https://ksandk.com/locations/chennai/): chennai@ksandk.com - [Hyderabad](https://ksandk.com/locations/hyderabad/): hyderabad@ksandk.com - [Pune](https://ksandk.com/locations/pune/): pune@ksandk.com - [Kochi](https://ksandk.com/locations/kochi/): kochi@ksandk.com ## Contact - [Contact Page](https://ksandk.com/contact-us/) - General: info@ksandk.com | +91-11-41318190 - WhatsApp: +91-7428567444 - [Privacy Statement](https://ksandk.com/privacy-statement/) - [Terms of Use](https://ksandk.com/terms-of-use/)