Tds return filling
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Anonymous
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20 May 2014
Dear Experts when i click on TDS/TCS file validation utility Version 4.2 four options opened
1)TDS/TCS file name with path ........Browse
2)Challan Input File Name With Path...Browse
3)Eror/Upload&statstics reportwithpath.Browse
4)Consolidated Filename With Path.....Browse
Validation Exit Read me
Challan input file name can be downloaded from NSDL Website.But How can genrate other three files can it be genreted throuh old version (FLU3.8)as there is no screen display arear like RPU3.8 from where form,challan,anexture detail are filled.Please explain me .
E mail-nk96093@gmail.com
1)TDS/TCS file name with path ........Browse
2)Challan Input File Name With Path...Browse
3)Eror/Upload&statstics reportwithpath.Browse
4)Consolidated Filename With Path.....Browse
Validation Exit Read me
Challan input file name can be downloaded from NSDL Website.But How can genrate other three files can it be genreted throuh old version (FLU3.8)as there is no screen display arear like RPU3.8 from where form,challan,anexture detail are filled.Please explain me .
E mail-nk96093@gmail.com
Querist : Anonymous
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist)
20 May 2014
Dear Experts when i click on TDS/TCS file validation utility Version 4.2 four options opened 1)TDS/TCS file name with path ........Browse 2)Challan Input File Name With Path...Browse 3)Eror/Upload&statstics reportwithpath.Browse 4)Consolidated Filename With Path.....Browse Validation Exit Read me Challan input file name can be downloaded from NSDL Website.But How can genrate other three files can it be genreted throuh old version (FLU3.8)as there is no screen display arear like RPU3.8 from where form,challan,anexture detail are filled.Please explain me .
E mail-nk96093@gmail.com
E mail-nk96093@gmail.com
28 July 2025
Hey! Here's a breakdown to help you with the files and tools you're asking about for TDS return filing using Validation Utility (FVU) 4.2 and older versions like FLU 3.8 / RPU 3.8:
---
### Files you mentioned:
1. **TDS/TCS file name with path (Main Return File)**
2. **Challan Input File name with path**
3. **Error/Upload & Statistics report with path**
4. **Consolidated Filename with path**
---
### How these files are generated:
* **RPU (Return Preparation Utility) 3.8 or FLU 3.8:**
* These are the older utilities used to prepare TDS returns.
* You fill in details for Form 24Q/26Q/27Q including deductee details, challans, etc.
* When you **prepare and save** the return in RPU/FLU, it generates the **Main TDS file** (with `.txt` or `.fvu` extension depending on version) which corresponds to your “TDS/TCS file.”
* The utility itself also generates the **challan file** as part of the return or separately.
* After generating the return file, you run the **FVU (File Validation Utility)** to validate the data.
* The **Error/Upload & Statistics Report** is generated after running the validation — you specify where to save it.
* **Consolidated file** is usually a merged file of multiple quarters or multiple return files for ease of upload, created through NSDL's website or TRACES portal after uploading returns.
* **NSDL Website / TRACES:**
* You can download the **Challan Input File** from NSDL, especially if you want to cross-check challan details for your TAN.
* The **Consolidated file** or consolidated report can be downloaded after returns are filed, useful for corrections or revisions.
---
### Your query about generating files with FLU 3.8 (old utility):
* The old FLU 3.8 utility **does not have a graphical interface to enter data like RPU 3.8**, but you can **prepare and generate the TDS return file using text files** or **Excel templates** as per instructions.
* Once the return file is prepared, you **validate it using FVU 4.2**. FVU doesn't create these data files; it only validates.
* The **Error/Upload report** is generated by FVU after validation.
* If you need to create or edit the main return data file, it's easier to switch to **RPU 3.8** or newer tools that have a proper interface.
---
### Summary and Suggestions:
* To **prepare and generate TDS return data file** (Form, challan, annexure) easily, use **RPU 3.8 or later**.
* **FLU 3.8 is more manual** and meant for advanced users familiar with file formats.
* The **validation utility (FVU 4.2) only validates** and produces error and statistics reports.
* **Challan files can be downloaded from NSDL** separately.
* Consolidated files are mainly from NSDL/TRACES portals.
---
If you want, I can guide you step-by-step to generate a TDS return file properly using RPU or help with the entire process from filling data to validating and uploading.
Would you like that?
---
### Files you mentioned:
1. **TDS/TCS file name with path (Main Return File)**
2. **Challan Input File name with path**
3. **Error/Upload & Statistics report with path**
4. **Consolidated Filename with path**
---
### How these files are generated:
* **RPU (Return Preparation Utility) 3.8 or FLU 3.8:**
* These are the older utilities used to prepare TDS returns.
* You fill in details for Form 24Q/26Q/27Q including deductee details, challans, etc.
* When you **prepare and save** the return in RPU/FLU, it generates the **Main TDS file** (with `.txt` or `.fvu` extension depending on version) which corresponds to your “TDS/TCS file.”
* The utility itself also generates the **challan file** as part of the return or separately.
* After generating the return file, you run the **FVU (File Validation Utility)** to validate the data.
* The **Error/Upload & Statistics Report** is generated after running the validation — you specify where to save it.
* **Consolidated file** is usually a merged file of multiple quarters or multiple return files for ease of upload, created through NSDL's website or TRACES portal after uploading returns.
* **NSDL Website / TRACES:**
* You can download the **Challan Input File** from NSDL, especially if you want to cross-check challan details for your TAN.
* The **Consolidated file** or consolidated report can be downloaded after returns are filed, useful for corrections or revisions.
---
### Your query about generating files with FLU 3.8 (old utility):
* The old FLU 3.8 utility **does not have a graphical interface to enter data like RPU 3.8**, but you can **prepare and generate the TDS return file using text files** or **Excel templates** as per instructions.
* Once the return file is prepared, you **validate it using FVU 4.2**. FVU doesn't create these data files; it only validates.
* The **Error/Upload report** is generated by FVU after validation.
* If you need to create or edit the main return data file, it's easier to switch to **RPU 3.8** or newer tools that have a proper interface.
---
### Summary and Suggestions:
* To **prepare and generate TDS return data file** (Form, challan, annexure) easily, use **RPU 3.8 or later**.
* **FLU 3.8 is more manual** and meant for advanced users familiar with file formats.
* The **validation utility (FVU 4.2) only validates** and produces error and statistics reports.
* **Challan files can be downloaded from NSDL** separately.
* Consolidated files are mainly from NSDL/TRACES portals.
---
If you want, I can guide you step-by-step to generate a TDS return file properly using RPU or help with the entire process from filling data to validating and uploading.
Would you like that?
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