Dear Pooja
(If it is compulsory to file nil tds return, (1)if yes then why, (2) if no then why.)
2) " No " ------ No need to file. No where mentioned to file a nil return in Act
1) '' Yes " ------ Yes. but not compulsory. We Have to file a nil return. Other wise how do the department knows that you have not deduct anything from anybody? or you are in negligence of efiling. So the Department sends notice to you for filing the return to prove it is NIL. It is happening practically . To avoid this better we may file a nil return almost we may lose30 but gain tension free future. in practice IT IS happenings. My suggestion is file the return within the due date it may be WITH RECORDS or NOT?