New Pf Challan Generation Using Online Facility. - TXT Download

Dear Seniors,

State Bank of India rejected my PF challan for the month of March, asking for a new format. We have online PFINDIA registration but don't know how to create the challan online. I found one ECR option where it is asking to upload some text file. Please help me with how I can create a text format file that can be uploaded online to create a new PF challan. It's very urgent. Please guide me.

Thank you.

Hi,

First of all, create a user ID and password on the PF website. There is an option called E-sewa. Make a file in Excel 2007 following the format provided in the E-sewa option. Save the file in CSV format. After saving the file in CSV format, open it in a text file and remove the header line from the text file. Replace all "," with "#~#". Finally, download it on your homepage, which you have created. Then, you can generate a challan.

Regards,
Raj
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Hi Ravita,

Please go through the below links. There are extensive discussions related to your query:

- [Regarding E-Sewa EPF](https://www.citehr.com/401123-regarding-e-sewa-epf.html)
- [New ECR Format Submission](https://www.citehr.com/401414-new-ecr-format-submission.html)

I believe these links will help clarify your doubts. If you still have questions, feel free to contact me :)

Thank you.

Dear seniors,

My organization is EDLI exempted. We pay LIC yearly for the EDLI scheme. When generating the challan, will it omit account number 21, or do we need to raise this issue with PF? I noticed that there are no details about EDLI in the ECR format.

D. Balavinayagam

Creating an Excel file can be too hectic. Instead, download the E-Return tools and install them on your system. Update the employer data, input the monthly data, and generate the ECR file. Then, upload it using E-sewa. This is the easiest way to proceed, and it is also compulsory as we will need to file forms such as 3A, 6A, 12A, etc., through these E-Return tools later on.

For EDLI, you need not ask the PF department. Under E-return tools, there is an option for EDLI exemption. You need to first check on it and then generate the ECR text and upload. Keep the EDLI column blank and submit.

Dear Raj,

Please see the attachment. I created the text format as guided by you, but it is still showing an error when downloading. The error line is 001. Please let me know what is wrong with the format.

Thank you.

Hi Ravitha,

I noticed there are dots in the names and contributions. All contributions should be rounded to the nearest rupee. Could you please send the Excel sheet so that I can review and get back to you?

Thank you.

Hello Ravita Shukla,

Have you installed E-return tools? My suggestion is you better go for these tools; this will make your work easy and safe. Creating Excel and converting the same into text will give you errors, but generating files through E-return tools for upload is easy and error-free.

Hi Ravika,

Are you looking for the Excel sheet? If you are facing any issues downloading or uploading, just email me at my personal ID.

Thank you.

Dear Seniors,

Following the E-return Tool installation instructions, I have downloaded all the tools and completed the installation. However, I cannot find the datasheets in Excel format as shown in the demo. Please help me understand what the problem could be. The tools I have downloaded are:
1. Crystal
2. Dot net
3. Windows Installer
4. E-return Setup
5. Setup.exe

I have unzipped them properly and placed them in one folder. What should I do next? Where can I find these Excel files? Please guide me.

I am at a loss, as nothing seems to be happening. My PC has 1 GB of RAM and a 160 GB hard disk. Please assist me.

Thank you.

Hi Ravita,

I see you are making things complicated. Instead of that, you could have done it in an Excel sheet, converted it to CSV, and then to a TXT file for uploading. This process has already been discussed in the same topic and various other topics.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Download the example files in CSV format. Nothing to worry about; compliance is very easy. Install all the relevant files.

Sorry, Jeevrathnam, :(

But I am still waiting for the Excel file which I had sent you. The CSV file is created, which I had enclosed in the previous communication, but it is still showing an error. Please check the Excel file that I sent you with the name "neetu.laxminarain@yahoo.co.in" on your email ID and let me know what mistake is there because I have removed all the commas from it.

Dear All,

We have successfully created software to generate the ECR format of EPF as per government norms. This ECR can be directly uploaded to the government website. For more information, please visit the website of Log e IT Solutions or email us at sales[at]logesolutions.net.

Thank you.

Dear all,

We have successfully created software to generate the ECR format of EPF as per government norms. This ECR can be directly uploaded to the government website. For more information, visit the website of Log e IT solutions or email us at sales[at]logesolutions.net.

Thanks and regards

Hi Ravita,

I have already replied to your email. Could you please go through that email? If not, please give me a call.

Hi Priyank, follow the previous postings and discussions. Now, even annual returns have to be done by E-Return tool.

Can anyone describe the difference between EPF and EPD as it is mentioned in the Excel format sheet for generating Challan online?

EPF is the Provident Fund, and EPS is the Pension Fund. Pension is 8.33% of the employer's contribution, and the remaining amount will be accounted for in the EPF account along with the employee's contribution.

If you have any doubts, please feel free to call me.

Hi. I hope you don't have much idea about the EPF. If possible, call me so that I can brief you :)

Respected Sir,

I want to make a paid PF transaction in the bank, but I heard there is a new rule. Is this true? Also, I was told that online PF payments are now required. Could you please confirm if this is accurate?

I am unfamiliar with the process of making online PF payments. Can you kindly assist me by providing the steps for completing the online PF payment?

Regards,
Vishal

Dear Ravita Shukla,

You can make use of the attached format for filing the ECR - PF to generate the PF Challan.

Dear all,

Can anyone help with how to fill out the monthly returns? I am having trouble entering the establishment code.

Regards,
Pourna.

Hi Pourna,

Are you asking about the E-Return tool or using E-Seva? In R-Return, you shall easily add the establishment details :) If not, what error are you facing?

Dear,

I am using the E-return tool. I have generated a challan, paid the challan, and also received it. Now, I need to upload the monthly returns online.

Thanks & Regards,
Pourna.

I am getting confused.

You are saying that the challan has already been generated and the payment has been made. Where do you need to upload the document? Is it on E-Seva?

Sir,

After preparing a text file from a CSV file, the issue arises where the commas are not displayed. How can I resolve this and replace "#~#" with a space? What mistakes might I have made during the preparation of the CSV and text files?

Thank you.

Hi Meena.

Many of my other friends have also faced the same issues. When they encounter errors like that, they simply send them to me and request that I try to solve the issues. If possible, copy the same Excel file to another system and attempt to perform the same procedure for converting from CSV to TXT. If you still encounter the same issues, then you should approach me as well.

First of all - the steps for online PF challan are as follows:

1. Employee details - open file - save as CSV file - open - exit
2. Open CSV file with Notepad - edit - find & replace with #~# - save - exit
3. Rename the file with .txt extension
4. Login - ECR - ECR upload - choose file - submit challan - fill up challan (A/c1 & A/c22) - submit - click on the PDF file - print - approve challan - click on the PDF file - print acknowledgment - click on the PDF file - print - exit - log out

All steps for the online PF challan process are very easy.

Priyanka Tripathi Chittorgarh

Hi Ravita,

Have you solved your problem? I'm also facing the same situation. SBI has rejected my PF challan with a cheque. If yes, then please tell me what should I do? Please reply to me ASAP.

Hi Neha,

Already, there are lots of responses on the same. You should file PF on E-Seva and submit the online copy along with the cheque with the online TRRN Number.

While completing all requirements and ready for PF challan preparation, some mistake happened and was subsequently rectified - a new challan was created and remitted successfully. However, a message from PF came stating that the remittance had not been made for the challan created with TRRN no. (this is the erroneous challan). What should I do? As far as the accounts are concerned, all months have been remitted intact. Seniors, can I have your opinion/suggestion on this?

Hi Chandrasekhar,

Follow the links for PF filing:

- [Regarding E-Sewa EPF](https://www.citehr.com/401123-regarding-e-sewa-epf.html)
- [New ECR Format Submission](https://www.citehr.com/401414-new-ecr-format-submission.html)

Please let me know if you need any further assistance.

Dear Seniors,

I want to make PF payment for Mar 2012. I tried CHALLAN ENTRY but the EE & ER buttons are disabled. Please help me.

Hi Asha,

Already, those steps have been discussed in other discussions. In the same link on the first page, there are a few useful links. Follow those processes to get it solved.

Sir, I paid the EPF challan using online SBI EPF. After 15 days, it was rejected, and the amount has not been refunded. I have the confirmation, but SBI is not communicating with us and has advised to contact the EPF department. The EPF department mentioned that they have not received any confirmation from SBI. Please give me suggestions on what I should do.

Sir, I paid the EPF challan using online SBI EPF. After 15 days, it was rejected, and the amount has not been refunded. I have the confirmation, but SBI is not communicating with us and has advised talking to the EPF department. However, the EPF department mentioned that they have not received any confirmation from SBI. Please give me suggestions on what I should do.

Sir, I want to know the complete procedure of uploading and making ECR of PF. Kindly confirm the same at the earliest.

Please review the corrected text below:

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You, please check the details on the EPF website. They have shared a clear process.

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