Bilty (Lorry Receipt / LR)
A legal consignment note issued by a Goods Transport Agency (GTA) acknowledging receipt of goods for transit by road.
Detailed Explanation & Statutory Rules
In Indian road freight logistics, a Bilty (or Lorry Receipt / LR) serves three vital functions: (1) receipt of goods by the transporter specifying weight, packages, and condition; (2) title of goods during transit; and (3) a binding transport contract specifying freight terms (To Pay, Paid, or TBB). It must contain the consignor and consignee names and GSTINs, vehicle registration number, place of origin and destination, and gross freight.
Practical Indian Freight Example
"A textile manufacturer in Surat ships 50 fabric rolls to Jaipur. The transport broker issues LR #SRT-26-0042 indicating freight of ₹45,000 as "To Pay" (collected from the Jaipur buyer)."
Key Questions & Answers
Who keeps which copy of a bilty?
Standard Indian logistics issues 4 copies: Consignor Copy (shipper proof), Consignee Copy (delivered to buyer), Driver Copy (kept in truck cabin with e-way bill), and Office/Branch Copy (used for invoicing and accounting).
Is a digital PDF bilty accepted at RTO and GST checkpoints?
Yes, Rule 138 of CGST Rules allows digital electronic verification of valid consignment notes alongside the e-Way Bill.
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