17 August 2018
This statement has challan(s) with zero deductee rows. Please select the checkbox for no deductee rows. This the message received after filing 26Q1 for FY 2018-19. To download tds challans. Not able to do. Please help the same in this regard.
02 August 2025
The message **"This statement has challan(s) with zero deductee rows. Please select the checkbox for no deductee rows"** appears when filing a TDS return (like **Form 26Q**) through **RPU (Return Preparation Utility)** or at the time of **uploading the return file on the e-TDS portal**.
This indicates that **a challan has been included in the return**, but **no deductee (employee/vendor) data** has been linked to it โ i.e., **TDS deposited but not yet allocated to any payee**.
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## โ Here's how to fix it:
### ๐ Step-by-step solution in RPU (NSDL utility):
1. **Open your return file** in the **RPU (Return Preparation Utility)**. 2. Go to the **Challan details** section. 3. Find the **challan(s) with no deductees** associated. 4. In the column titled: ๐น **"Whether deductee details are available?"** or ๐น **โChallan with no deductee row?โ** โ **Check the box** or select "Yes" for such challans. 5. Save the return and **revalidate** the file using FVU (File Validation Utility). 6. Upload the corrected file through TIN or TRACES.
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## โ ๏ธ Important:
* This **does NOT mean there's an error**โjust that the system needs **explicit confirmation** that the challan has no deductee rows **intentionally**. * If you **do have deductees**, ensure that the link between the challan and the deductees is properly made.
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## ๐ก TDS Challan Download Tip (If you're trying to download challan from OLTAS):
If your main issue is **downloading the TDS challan**, you can do so from:
* **CIN Based View** (if you have Challan Identification Number) or * **TAN Based View** (with TAN and date range) 3. Enter details and download/view the challan.
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If you're still facing issues, let me know:
* Are you filing via **NSDL RPU**, **Winman**, or another software? * Do you want to **file the return**, or you're just trying to **download challans**?