Centre asks CBI to probe Oxfam India over violation of foreign funding norms: Source
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre asks CBI to probe Oxfam India over violation of foreign funding norms: Source

India Today  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry against Oxfam India, part of a global consortium of NGOs under the Oxfam umbrella, over alleged violation of foreign funding norms, a source told India Today. Oxfam India continued to transfer foreign contributions to various entities even when the Foreign Contribution Amendment Act 2020 was in force, which prohibits such transfers. READ | Will continue to cooperate with probe: Oxfam, think tank CPR after tax raids Oxfam's foreign funding was blocked when the home ministry refused to renew its FCRA licence in 2021. Sources said emails found during the IT survey revealed that Oxfam India was planning to circumvent provisions of FCRA, by routing funds to other associations or for-profit consultancy route.

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MHA cancels Centre for Policy Research's FCRA licence
11 months, 1 week ago

MHA cancels Centre for Policy Research's FCRA licence

New Indian Express  

The ministry of home affairs has cancelled the foreign contribution regulation act licence of leading think-tank Centre for Policy Research. The move comes about a year after its FCRA licence was suspended, as it allegedly did not follow norms while receiving funds from foreign sources. The donors of CPR include the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the University of Pennsylvania, …

CBI files case against Oxfam India, conducts searches for alleged foreign funding violations
1 year, 8 months ago

CBI files case against Oxfam India, conducts searches for alleged foreign funding violations

Hindustan Times  

The CBI registered an FIR against Oxfam India and its office-bearers for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution Act and carried out searches at its office here, officials said on Wednesday. "Email communication found during IT survey by the CBDT shows that Oxfam India has been planning to pressure Indian government for renewal of FCRA through foreign governments and foreign …

Oxfam lands in CBI net for alleged FCRA violation
1 year, 8 months ago

Oxfam lands in CBI net for alleged FCRA violation

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation is all set to launch a probe into the internal affairs of Oxfam India, a non-governmental organisation, for alleged violations of India’s Foreign Contribution Act, 2010. Sources familiar with the matter claimed that the Ministry of Home Affairs found that the think tank continued to transfer foreign funds to various entities despite the …

Centre orders CBI probe against Oxfam India over FCRA violation
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre orders CBI probe against Oxfam India over FCRA violation

Hindustan Times  

Almost seven months after the Income Tax department carried out a survey of the offices of NGO Oxfam India and think-tank Centre for Policy Research, the Union government on Thursday ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act by the former, according to two officials familiar with the development who asked …

MHA recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India over FCRA violations
1 year, 8 months ago

MHA recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India over FCRA violations

Op India  

Union Ministry of Home Affairs has recommended a CBI probe against Oxfam India over alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. According to reports, a source in the Ministry of Home Affairs said, “Oxfam India continued to transfer Foreign Contributions to various entities even after coming into force of the Foreign Contribution Amendment Act, 2020 which prohibits such transfers. …

Home Ministry recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India for FCRA violations, official says funds transferred to Centre for Policy Research
1 year, 8 months ago

Home Ministry recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India for FCRA violations, official says funds transferred to Centre for Policy Research

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday recommended an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the alleged violation of FCRA provisions by Oxfam India, one of the largest NGOs working on food, shelter and education of vulnerable groups. The CBI investigation comes after Income Tax authorities on September 7, 2022 searched the offices of Oxfam India and …

Fully compliant with Indian laws, says Oxfam India after Centre recommends CBI probe
1 year, 8 months ago

Fully compliant with Indian laws, says Oxfam India after Centre recommends CBI probe

India Today  

Hours after the Ministry of Home Affairs recommended a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry against Oxfam India, the NGO issued a statement, saying it was fully compliant with Indian laws. “Oxfam India is fully compliant with Indian laws and has filed all its statutory compliances, including Foreign Contribution Regulation Act returns, in a timely manner since its inception,” said Oxfam …

Six organisations whose foreign funding licence was suspended by govt
1 year, 9 months ago

Six organisations whose foreign funding licence was suspended by govt

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Monday suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence of the non-governmental organisation, Centre for Policy Research, for 180 days over an alleged violation of laws. The FCRA registration is mandatory for any NGO or association to receive foreign funds As per reports, The CPR has been asked to give clarification and documents regarding FCRA funds received by …

Will continue to cooperate with probe: Oxfam, think tank CPR after tax raids
2 years, 3 months ago

Will continue to cooperate with probe: Oxfam, think tank CPR after tax raids

India Today  

Following raids by the Income Tax department at Oxfam India's office in Delhi from September 7 to September 9, it said that it would cooperate with officials. Oxfam India released a statement, which read, "The Income Tax department officials conducted an Income Tax 'survey' at the Oxfam India Delhi office from the 7th September 2022 noon to early hours of …

466 NGOs denied renewal of foreign funding licence since 2020: Centre
2 years, 8 months ago

466 NGOs denied renewal of foreign funding licence since 2020: Centre

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Union home ministry on Tuesday told parliament it has rejected renewal of licences under the Foreign Contribution Act of 466 non-government organisations since 2020 as they did not fulfil the eligibility criteria under the law. The Centre has also removed 5,789 organisations from FCRA ambit as they did not apply for renewal of licences, which are mandatory …

UK officials raised foreign funding curbs on Oxfam
2 years, 10 months ago

UK officials raised foreign funding curbs on Oxfam

The Hindu  

United Kingdom officials discussed foreign funding restrictions placed on the Oxfam and other British NGOs with the Modi government last week, requesting the Union Home Ministry to reconsider its decision to deny Oxfam India’s registration renewal application under the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act. “The issue was raised by United Kingdom, and they were explained the process,” a government source told …

Oxfam India says Centre’s refusal to renew FCRA registration will hit humanitarian work in 16 States
2 years, 11 months ago

Oxfam India says Centre’s refusal to renew FCRA registration will hit humanitarian work in 16 States

The Hindu  

Oxfam India said on Sunday that the Central government’s refusal to renew its Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration would severely affect the organisation’s ongoing crucial humanitarian and social work in 16 States. Stating that the decision would not reduce the organisation's commitment to serve vulnerable communities and uphold values enshrined in the Indian Constitution, Oxfam India chief executive officer Amitabh …

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