Way bills exemption

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Atul Tiwari (Querist)
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25 March 2011 Good evening experts, I am associated with an organization which is into the manufacturing of Hospital products. Can you please update me regarding the way bill requirements / exemptions to sell the products in Kerla, Karnataka & U.P.
Looking forward for your kind cooperation.

Atul

Atul Tiwari

Atul Tiwari (Querist)
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19 April 2011 Hi all,

I am still waiting for your valuable expert advice in the above mentioned matter..

Kindly help me out.

Atul

Aashok Kumar Sharma

Aashok Kumar Sharma (Expert)
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03 August 2025 Good evening! Here’s a quick summary about way bill requirements and exemptions for your manufacturing organization selling hospital products in Kerala, Karnataka & Uttar Pradesh:
Way Bill Overview
Way bill (or road permit) is generally required for transporting goods interstate or intrastate to monitor movement and prevent tax evasion under VAT.
Each state has its own rules on way bill issuance, validity, and exemptions.
Way Bill Exemptions (Generally Applicable)
Goods transported within the state under certain value limits.
Goods moving for personal use, or gifts (subject to state rules).
Goods transported to SEZ (Special Economic Zone) or other specified zones.
Goods exempted by state notifications or covered under composition scheme.
Goods which are exempt from VAT/entry tax or covered under nil rated VAT.
Specific hospital products or medicines might have exemptions in some states but you must check state notifications.
State-wise Brief (Please confirm with respective state's VAT department or website)
Kerala:
Way bills required for goods movement beyond certain value thresholds.
Exemptions usually include goods for own use, goods transported to SEZ, and essential goods.
Hospital products might be exempt, but check Kerala VAT notifications for specifics.
Karnataka:
Way bills are mandatory for interstate and sometimes intrastate movement.
Goods like medicines and hospital products might be exempt.
Certain exemptions also for goods below threshold limits or movement between registered dealers.
Uttar Pradesh:
Way bills required for interstate movement of goods above specified value.
UP allows exemptions for essential commodities and sometimes hospital-related items.
Confirm with UP VAT department for latest notifications.
What to do?
Check each state’s VAT or Commercial Taxes Department website for latest notifications on way bill exemptions.
Consult your local tax consultant for specifics on hospital product classification and exemptions.
Maintain records of transport and exemptions to avoid penalties.

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