The e-TBAF prepared by the AO should be as per the data structure (File Format) prescribed by the DIT (Systems), Delhi. The AOs can prepare e-TBAF either by using in-house facilities, third party software or by using e-TBAF Preparation Utility developed by NSDL, which is freely downloadable from the NSDL web-site. www.tin-nsdl.com.

Each quarterly e-TBAF will contain one line entry corresponding to the total deduction/ collection of each DDO with respect to each month.

Yes, it is mandatory to mention the seven digit Accounts Officer Identification Number (AIN) in the e-TBAF.

Yes, it is mandatory to mention the ten digit reformatted (new) TAN of every DDO in the e-TBAF.