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.
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15State 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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
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Raj
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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.
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Raj
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From India, Delhi
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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.
From India, Bangalore
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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.
From India, Bangalore
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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
From India, Madras
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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
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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.
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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.
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Dear Raj , Please see the attachment. I created the text format as guided by you but still it is showing error on downloading . Error line 001. Please let me know what is wrong in the format.
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Hi ravitha I could find there are .(dots) at the names and in the contributions. All the contribution should be rounded to near rupee. You shall send excel sheet. so let me check and revert
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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.
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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.
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Hi ravika Are you looking for the excel sheet? if you are facing any issues to download or upload just mail me to my personnel ID
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Bangalore
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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.
From India, Bangalore
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Download the example files of CSV format.. Nothing to worry, the compliance is damn easy.. Install all the relevant files..
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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.
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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.
From India, Mumbai
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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
From India, Mumbai
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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
From India, Mumbai
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Hi Ravita already I had replied to you mail. Can you please go throught that mail? If not call me
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Hi priyank follow the previous postings and discussions. Now even annual returns have to be done by E-Return tool
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can any one describe the difference between EPF and EPD as it is mentioned in the excel formate sheet for generating Challan online.
From India, Hyderabad
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EPF is the Provident fund & EPS is Pension fund. Pension is 8.33% of employer contribution and remaining will get accounted to EPF account along with Employees contribution. If any doubts do call me
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Hi. I hope You don’t have much Idea about the EPF. If possible Call me so that I can brief you :)
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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?
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Vishal
From India, Pune
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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
From India, Pune
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Dear Ravitashukla You can make use of this attached format for filing the ECR - PF for generating the PF Challan.
From India, Kumbakonam
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Dear all, Can any one help how to fill the monthly returns. I am not able to add the establishment code. Regards, Pourna.
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Hi Pourna Are you asking abt E-Return tool or else using E-Seva? In R-Return you shall add the establishment details easily :) if not what is the error you are facing?
From India, Bangalore
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Dear, I am using E-return tool. I have generated challan and paid challan also i got , i have to upload the monthly returns online. Thanks & Regards, Pourna.
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I am getting confused. You are telling as already generated and made even payment got even Paid challan. Then where do you want to upload? In E-Seva?
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sir, after preparing text file from csv file, do not show "," (comma), then how to fix "#~#" in space. or what do i mistake during prepation of csv and text file.
From India, Karnal
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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.
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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.
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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
From India, Ajmer
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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
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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.
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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.
From India, Delhi
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Hi Neha Already there are lost of responses on the same. You should file PF on E-Seva and you should submit the Online copy along with the cheque with online TRRN Number
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Dear Seniors, I want to Make PF Payment For Mar 2012.. I tried CHALLAN ENTRY but THE EE & ER Buttons are disabled .. Pls Help me
From India, Chennai
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Hi Asha Already those steps are discussed in other discussions. IN the same link of the 1st page there are few useful links. Follow those process to get solved.
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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.
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(Fact Checked)-The EPF payment rejection issue may be due to incorrect data submission or technical error. Contact SBI for clarification and re-submit the EPF challan. (1 Acknowledge point)
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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.
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sir, i want to know the complete procedure of upload & making ECR of pf,,, kindly confirm the same as earliest
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(Fact Checked)-The ECR (Electronic Challan cum Return) process involves creating a text file with PF details and uploading it online. Refer to the EPFO website for detailed instructions. (1 Acknowledge point)
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