Rules not ready, key e-way bill for GST may be delayed, says top official

AS THE industry prepares for the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from July 1, the enforcement of the crucial e-way bill mechanism is likely to be pushed back by at least six months. The delayed implementation of the e-way bill is being contemplated as the draft rules are still to be discussed in the GST Council and the requisite infrastructure is not in place yet, Goods and Services Ta…