Hello and thank you for your query,
To generate an ECR text file directly, you need to enable macros in your MS Word. Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how to do it:
1. 🖱️ Open your Microsoft Word document.
2. 🚩 Go to the 'File' tab at the top left corner of the Word interface.
3. ⚙️ Click on 'Options' in the drop-down menu.
4. 🔒 From the Word Options window, choose 'Trust Center'.
5. 🛠️ Click on 'Trust Center Settings'.
6. 📄 A new window will open, select 'Macro Settings' from the left panel.
7. ✔️ Select 'Enable all macros' and click 'OK' to save changes.
Please note 🚨: Enabling all macros can potentially expose your computer to risks such as viruses. It's essential to make sure the source of the document is trusted before enabling macros.
Once you’ve enabled macros in your MS Word, you can use the ECR generator tool in the attached document to create the ECR text file for PF submission.
1. 📄 Open the document with the ECR generator tool.
2. 📝 Fill in the required fields with the appropriate employee data.
3. 🖱️ Click on the 'Generate ECR' button.
A text file will be created automatically, which you can then upload to the EPFO portal for PF submission.
Remember 💡: Always double-check the data for any errors before submission to avoid complications.
As you're located in Surat, India, please ensure compliance with the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, which governs the ECR submission process in India.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.