Key Features – File Validation Utility (FVU) version 2.152

• Addition of new field i.e. “Goods and Service Tax Number (GSTN)” under Batch Header (BH) of TDS/TCS statement

1. GSTN no. should be 15 digit alpha-numeric  value.
2. In case the number is less than 15 digits FVU will populate an error message “Invalid value.  Please provide valid 15 digit GSTN”
3. Applicable for regular and correction (C1, C2, C3, C4 and C5) statement pertains to all forms and FYs.

• State code of employer made mandatory in all correction statements (i.e. all batches of correction statement)

1. All the correction statements should have employer/deductors state code under batch header (BH) field no. 26.

This version of FVU is applicable with effect from October 07, 2017.