File Validation Utility version 3.6 released by NSDL
File Validation Utility version 3.6 has been released with the following considerations,
- FVU Version 3.6 will be in effect from 16th October 2012.
- Upto October 15, 2012, FVU version 3.5 & FVU version 3.6 can be used.
- For instance, Quarter 2 TDS Statement for F.Y. 2012-13, can be validated with FVU 3.5 and FVU 3.6, if filed by 15th October 2012.
- Upto FVU 3.5, challan file was optional, but in effect from 16th October 2012, while validating e-TDS File through FVU version 3.6, challan file has become mandatory, this can be downloaded from the TIN Website under Challan Status Enquiry.
- Challan file is only required while validating e-TDS file, in case TDS amount gets deposited through challans.
- Deductor who does not use challan for depositing TDS, will not be required to provide challan file during TDS validation.
- Challan file is require for validation in case of regular statement & in case of correction statement, challan file is required in following scenarios
- Updation of Challan
- Updation of Deductee & corresponding challan
- Addition of Challan.
Following Section has been introduced.
Section |
Section |
Applicable |
Effective |
194LB |
4LB |
27Q |
FY 2011-12 |
194LC |
4LC |
27Q |
FY 2012-13 |
206CJ |
J |
27EQ |
FY 2012-13 |
206CK |
K |
27EQ |
FY 2012-13 |
Two Flags have been introduced:
Flag O: – Form no. 24Q included Flag “O” explains the salary details of Super Senior Citizen (above the age 80) and has been into force since FY 2011-12 onwards.
Flag S: – Flag S, as per ITD notification dated 21/2012, for software vendor transaction in (Form 26Q – Section code 194J and 27Q –Section code 195) and has come into effect from FY 2011-12 onwards.