File validation Utility (FVU) version 3.3 for FY 2010-11 onwards and version 2.131 for upto FY 2009-10 released

Key features of File Validation Utility (FVU) version 3.3

• FVU 3.3 will be applicable for quarterly TDS/TCS statements pertaining to FY 2010-11 onwards
• Mandatory to quote Book Identification Number – BIN (in case of regular statement) for tax deposited by book entry (transfer voucher – applicable only in case of Govt. deductors). BIN to contain details as below:
  • Seven digit 24G receipt number (provided on successful acceptance of Form 24G statement at TIN central system)
  • Five digit DDO serial no. (provided for each DDO transaction in Form 24G statement)
  • Date of deposit of Tax
  • Correction file prepared to contain the “Hash value” as per the consolidated file, used for preparation of correction statement.
  • Mandatory to import consolidated file for validating correction statement.
  • For tax deducted at higher rate, if deductee PAN is valid, update allowed on all the fields of the deductee record except, higher deduction flag (flag “C”) mentioned against the corresponding deductee record.
  • FVU 3.3 will be mandatory with effect from February 01, 2012.
  • Files validated with FVU 3.2 and 3.3 will be allowed up to January 31, 2012.

Note:

• BIN can be obtained by deductor (Drawing and Disbursing Officer) from the respective Pay and Account Office (PAO) / District Treasure Office (DTO).
• BIN can also be downloaded by the DDO under the TAN account login.

Key features of File Validation Utility (FVU) version 2.131

• FVU 2.131 will be applicable for quarterly TDS/TCS statements (regular and correction) pertaining up to FY 2009-10.
• Correction file prepared to contain the “Hash value” as per the consolidated file used for preparation of correction statement.
• Mandatory to import consolidated file for validating correction statement.
• FVU 2.131 will be mandatory with effect from February 01, 2012.
• Files validated with FVU 2.130 and 2.131 will be allowed up to January 31, 2012.

FVU for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement pertaining to FY 2010-11

• e-TDS/TCS FVU.exe (Version 3.2)
• e-TDS/TCS FVU.exe (Version 3.3)

FVU for quarterly e-TDS/TCS statement up to FY 2009-10

• e-TDS/TCS FVU.exe (Version 2.130)
• e-TDS/TCS FVU.exe (Version 2.131)

Source : TIN.NSDL.COM