Filing ESI Monthly Returns for Feb and Mar 2020: Confusion Over Miscellaneous Challan?

Dear Sir/Madam, we need to file ESI Monthly returns for the months of February 2020 and March 2020.

Clarification on Miscellaneous Challan

ESI Officials have requested us to file ESI Monthly returns for February 2020 and March 2020 using the Miscellaneous Challan option.

Please clarify:

1. Does Miscellaneous Challan refer to the Omitted Wages Challan?
2. Will the wages for February 2020 and March 2020 be treated as Omitted Wages?
3. Should we select the following option to file ESI Monthly returns for February 2020 and March 2020: "Omitted Wages Challan > Challan Form"?

In the provided option, we can only input the following details:
1. Amount to be Paid (In Rupees):*
2. Details:

However, we are experiencing difficulty in uploading an Excel sheet in the required format for the months of February 2020 and March 2020. Please review the attached screenshot and advise us if this option is suitable for filing ESI Monthly returns for February 2020 and March 2020.

Location: Hyderabad, India

Tags: Country-India, City-India-Hyderabad

To address your queries regarding filing the ESI Monthly return for February 2020 and March 2020 through the Miscellaneous Challan option, here are some key points to consider:

1. The Miscellaneous Challan option in this context does indeed refer to the Omitted Wages Challan. This is typically used when reporting any wages that were previously omitted in the monthly returns.

2. The wages for February 2020 and March 2020 can be considered as Omitted Wages if they were not included in the initial ESI Monthly returns for those respective months.

3. To file the ESI Monthly return for February 2020 and March 2020 using the Omitted Wages Challan option, you may need to follow the steps outlined by the ESI officials. This might involve selecting the specific option for Omitted Wages Challan and entering the required payment amount and details manually if the system does not allow for uploading Excel sheets for these months.

Given the relaxation provided by ESIC regarding the extended deadline for filing and depositing ESI Contribution up to 11.06.2020 for the contribution period from October 2019 to March 2020, it is important to ensure accurate reporting by following the instructions provided by the ESI officials.

Please consult with your HR or finance team to accurately complete the filing process as per the guidelines provided by the ESIC for the specified months.

Guidelines for Filing ESI Monthly Return for February 2020 and March 2020:
- Access the ESI portal and navigate to the Miscellaneous Challan option.
- Select the Omitted Wages Challan > Challan Form.
- Enter the correct amount to be paid and provide necessary details manually.
- Verify all information before submission to ensure accurate reporting.

By following these steps and guidelines, you can proceed with filing the ESI Monthly return for the specified months as requested by the ESIC officials.