Ministry of Road Transport and Highways executed the program Vahan i.e a National register. It acts as the principal repository for the essential data which is concerned with the enrolled vehicle. You could search for the information concerning your related enrolled vehicle through the below-mentioned parameters:
- Engine Number
- Chassis Number
- Your Vehicle’s Registration Number
What is VAHAN system?
VAHAN’ is a National Register which acts as a central repository for crucial information related to registered vehicles. It is an initiative by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Details of the registered vehicles can be searched on the system using the following parameters:
- Registration number of the vehicle
- Chassis number
- Engine number
Multiple services such as vehicle registration, issue and renewal of permits, calculation and payment of state (road) taxes, issuance and renewal of fitness certificate, issuance and settlement of challan, etc. can be done using the VAHAN system.
Purpose of e-way bill portal integration with VAHAN system
The e-way bill portal and the VAHAN system are integrated to cross-check/validate the registration number of a vehicle at the time of preparing an e-way bill. Any subsequent attempt to use a vehicle number for e-way bill generation but not registered on the VAHAN system will not be allowed.
How does e-way bill-VAHAN Integration work?
Non-availability of vehicle number
This error is shown when the vehicle number is not available in the VAHAN database. Initially, such a vehicle number will be allowed on the e-way bill portal but cannot be used again subsequently. This error can be resolved by updating the vehicle details at the concerned Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Vehicle registered in more than one RTO
The details of the same vehicle number may be found at more than one RTO. Initially, the portal may accept such a vehicle number but the same will not be allowed to be used subsequently. This can be resolved by visiting the concerned RTO and updating the details in relation to the same.
Checking for details in VAHAN system
It is possible to look up the details of the vehicle on the VAHAN system by visiting this website.
Non-availability of vehicle details on VAHAN system
The vehicle details can be added to the VAHAN system by submitting an application to the concerned RTO along with the necessary documents.
Usage of temporary vehicle numbers
A newly purchased vehicle may be issued a temporary number until the permanent number is issued. In this case, the temporary registration number may be entered into the e-way bill portal with the prefix ‘TR’.
E-way bill portal throws errors for Vehicle details
Vehicle details are available on the VAHAN website but the e-way bill portal still shows an error: In such a case, a grievance may be raised on the e-way bill helpdesk along with the vehicle number used.
FAQs
What is the e-way Bill system?
The e-way Bill system is an electronic documentation system introduced by the GST authorities in India. It is used to track the movement of goods and ensure compliance with GST regulations during transportation.
What is the Vahan system?
The Vahan system is a digital platform managed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) for vehicle registration and management. It maintains a centralized database of vehicle registration details in India.