Filing Monthly PF and ESIC Challans: Can It Be Done Without Visiting SBI?

Please, will anyone let me know whether I can file monthly PF and ESIC challans without having to visit SBI.

Submission of ESI and PF Challans

The ESI challan is submitted on a half-yearly basis. The PF challan is submitted monthly along with Form 12A, Form 5 (additions), and Form 10 (removals).

Mode of Payment for Provident Fund and Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Dues

The mode of payment for Provident Fund and Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance dues is as follows: Provident Fund & Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance dues are paid by money order, by deposit in the payee's bank account, through the employer, or by depositing the cheque in the payee's name or part of the amount in an annuity scheme in any nationalized bank. Payment by money order is allowed for amounts not exceeding Rs. 2000.

Regards,
Devesh

Dear ESI Corp is implementing IT in a big way in its organization. If all goes well, from September onwards, IT infrastructure in ESIC will be in stream. In such a scenario, every employer would get a user ID and a password. They can simply log in to the ESIC site and do the following:

1. Register their employees and get an ESI card online. (No need to go to the ESI Local office)
2. Maintain ESI payroll online (presently have to maintain Form & register physically)
3. Submit returns online
4. Also, print filled-up challans from your online account. (However, payment has to be made physically at the SBI counter for some time until the payment gateway is finalized)
5. Even dispensaries have to maintain a log of medicines given and diagnosis reports in respect of each patient (employee) who visits the dispensary.

Expect a sea change within a month or two.

Regards,
Ramesh

Why are you worried about e-filing ESI returns? It is in process as mentioned by Mr. Ramesh. It will take 2-3 months to streamline it at all levels.

Hi, I would like to know the various challans used in ESI & PF and the period for their filing. Please send the formats as well.

Regards,
Sanjay
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