TDS File Validation Utility Update

File Validation Utility Version 4.1 and 2.137 for e-TDS/TCS Statements w.e.f. 04.01.2014

 

Circular No. : NSDL/TIN/2014/001 January 1, 2014

Subject : Release of File Validation Utility (FVU) version 4.1 and 2.137 for e-TDS/TCS Statements.

 

All TIN Facilitation Centers (TIN-FCs) are hereby informed that the following new versions of File Validation Utility (FVU) are being released.

 1.  FVU version 4.1 - For Statements pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards.

 2.  FVU version 2.137 - For Statements pertaining to FY 2007-08 to FY 2009-10.

These two FVU versions are applicable with effect from January 4, 2014. Statements validated with FVU version lower than 4.1 and 2.137 will be rejected at TIN Central System from January 4, 2014.

The Features of FVU Version 4.1 and 2.137 are as below :

1.  Deletion of Deductee Record :

Feature to delete the deductee record has been discontinued. In case the user wishes to nullify a deductee record/transaction, he is required to update the amount and related fields to “0” (zero) and add new record with updated values.

2.  Date of Deduction :

Date of deduction in deductee record should not be that of previous quarter. Example: If the statement pertains to Q3 of FY 2013-14, then the date of deduction for deductee record should not be lower than October 1, 2013.

3.  Generation of Form 27A :

Feature has been enabled wherein Form 27A is generated in PDF format on successful validation of e-TDS/TCS statement from File Validation Utility (FVU).

The said FVU versions will be available in online SAM application.

In case of any clarifications, contact TIN Support Desk on 022-24994201.