COVID- Can Deadline For Opening FCRA Accounts By NGOs Getting Foreign Aid Be Extended?: Delhi High Court Asks Centre
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID- Can Deadline For Opening FCRA Accounts By NGOs Getting Foreign Aid Be Extended?: Delhi High Court Asks Centre

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court last week asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to consider extending the deadline for opening the Foreign Contribution Act account by NGOs who seek to receive foreign funds.The Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh was hearing two Petitioners who raised an issue related to the. The Delhi High Court last week asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to consider extending the deadline for opening the Foreign Contribution Act account by NGOs who seek to receive foreign funds. The submissions made by the NGOs They submitted that amendment to Section 17 of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 read with a public notice issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in October 2020 made it mandatory for NGOs that receive foreign contributions to open an FCRA account in the State Bank of India, New Delhi Main Branch NGOs submitted that they are facing tremendous difficulty both in the opening of the FCRA account, as also in the subsequent approval which is to be obtained from the MHA as, without the approval of the MHA, no foreign contributions can be received by them. The Counsel for the Respondents was also directed to seek instructions on whether, while the MHA's approval is pending, the Petitioners could be allowed to receive the foreign contributions, so long as they maintain records of the same, in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010, inasmuch as non-receipt of this contribution would lead to non-rendering of services, especially during the pandemic situation where there is an enormous need for such services.

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Government warns NGOs of penal action for receiving foreign funds without FCRA registration
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Government warns NGOs of penal action for receiving foreign funds without FCRA registration

The Hindu  

The Union Home Ministry on Tuesday warned non-government organisations of penal action if they receive foreign funds without registration under the Foreigners Contribution Regulation Act, 2010. “Accordingly, the Foreign Contribution Rules, 2011 prescribes that no person whose certificate of registration has ceased to exist shall either receive or utilise foreign contribution. However, instances have come to notice of this Ministry …

MHA warns unlicensed NGOs against receiving foreign funds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MHA warns unlicensed NGOs against receiving foreign funds

Hindustan Times  

The Union home ministry has warned that non-government organisations that receive and utilise foreign funds without having a licence under the foreign contribution regulation act or after its expiry will be penalised, according to a communication by the ministry on Tuesday. All NGOs receiving foreign funds have to be mandatorily registered under the FCRA and they have to utilise such …

Home Affairs Ministry mandates chartered accountants to report FCRA violations in their audits
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Home Affairs Ministry mandates chartered accountants to report FCRA violations in their audits

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Foreigner's Division of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that Chartered Accountants filing audit returns on behalf of NGOs must specify whether the organization has violated provisions of the Foreign Contribution Act, 2010, officials said on Sunday. It further said, “CAs will have to specify if the NGO has violated the provisions of FCRA, 2010 …

No FCRA for NGOs linked to conversions, radical groups: Govt
4 months, 1 week ago

No FCRA for NGOs linked to conversions, radical groups: Govt

Hindustan Times  

The Union ministry of home affairs has, for the first time, explicitly listed the reasons for denying the clearance needed under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act to receive funds from abroad. The ministry said it is putting out “consolidated reasons” after receiving a representation from several NGOs seeking clarity on why their clearance under FCRA was denied. Key reasons for …

Centre cancels FCRA registration of NGO Centre for Financial Accountability that works on environment, human rights
8 months, 1 week ago

Centre cancels FCRA registration of NGO Centre for Financial Accountability that works on environment, human rights

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of the parent entity of the non-profit Centre for Financial Accountability, which monitors and critically analyses the role of financial institutions and their impact on development, human rights, and the environment. In a recent report, the CFA had highlighted how additional projects sanctioned in a Special …

Government extends validity of FCRA registration of NGOs till June 30
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Government extends validity of FCRA registration of NGOs till June 30

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on March 28 extended the validity of Foreign Contribution Act registration of non-government organisations and associations till June 30. The Ministry has extended the validity of NGOs at least nine times since 2020 as the applications could not be processed within the stipulated time frame. On Thursday, an order from the MHA said the validity …

FCRA violation case: CBI registers FIR against activist Harsh Mander, his NGO; raids his residential, official premises
1 year, 1 month ago

FCRA violation case: CBI registers FIR against activist Harsh Mander, his NGO; raids his residential, official premises

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The anti-graft central probe agency CBI on Friday registered a case against IAS-turned-human rights activist Harsh Mander and his NGO Centre for Equity Studies for alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution Act, officials said. The officials said that following the registration of the FIR, CBI sleuths have also conducted raids at the residential and official premises of the …

Why was FCRA registration for several NGOs cancelled? | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

Why was FCRA registration for several NGOs cancelled? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 registration of two prominent non-governmental organisations — Centre for Policy Research and World Vision India have been cancelled this month. Since 2015, the FCRA registration of more than 16,000 NGOs have been cancelled on account of “violation.” As on January 22, there were 16,989 FCRA-registered NGOs active in the country. …

MHA Cancels CPR’s FCRA Registration for ‘misusing’ Foreign Funds
1 year, 2 months ago

MHA Cancels CPR’s FCRA Registration for ‘misusing’ Foreign Funds

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Union home ministry has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of the Centre for Policy Research for alleged misutilisation of overseas contribution and used it to affect India’s economic interests while the public think-tank termed the government move as “incomprehensible and disproportionate” and vowed to seek legal recourse against the action. The CPR is led by …

MHA cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research, run by Mani Shankar Aiyar's daughter
1 year, 2 months ago

MHA cancels FCRA registration of Centre for Policy Research, run by Mani Shankar Aiyar's daughter

Op India  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of the Delhi-based think tank Centre for Policy Research for allegedly violating certain foreign funding norms. Earlier in September 2022, the Income Tax department conducted a ‘survey’ operation against CPR, and two other organisations- Oxfam India and a Bengaluru-based Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation — as part …

Explained: The new rules for NGOs that get foreign funding
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained: The new rules for NGOs that get foreign funding

Firstpost  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has amended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act rules, mandating that NGOs will now have to submit details of movable and immovable assets created out of foreign contributions NGOs in India pay attention. What this means is that the Centre is now asking NGOs to furnish details of moveable and immovable assets created by them using …

Home Ministry recommends CBI probe against Oxfam India for FCRA violations, official says funds transferred to Centre for Policy Research
1 year, 11 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, 11 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 …

FCRA complaint against NGO that led Sterlite stir, Parliament told
1 year, 11 months ago

FCRA complaint against NGO that led Sterlite stir, Parliament told

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of home affairs informed Parliament on Wednesday that it has received some complaints related to the violation of foreign funding laws by ‘The Other Media’, a non-government organisation which organised protests and demonstrations that led to the closure of the Vedanta-owned Sterlite copper plant in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi in 2018. Responding to a question by Congress MP Naranbhai …

Six organisations whose foreign funding licence was suspended by govt
2 years 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 …

FCRA registrations of over 1800 organisations have been cancelled between 2019 and 2021: MHA in Lok Sabha
2 years, 3 months ago

FCRA registrations of over 1800 organisations have been cancelled between 2019 and 2021: MHA in Lok Sabha

Op India  

The Foreign Contribution Act registration certificates of 1,811 associations have been cancelled from 2019 to 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. “During the last three years from 2019 to 2021, the FCRA Registration Certificates of 1,811 associations have been cancelled under section 14 of The Foreign Contribution Act, 2010 due to violation of provisions …

Licences of Gandhi family-run NGOs cancelled over violations of law: Centre
2 years, 3 months ago

Licences of Gandhi family-run NGOs cancelled over violations of law: Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Wednesday told Parliament that it cancelled the licences under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act of two Gandhi family-run non-government organisations for alleged violations of the law. Responding to Congress members Digvijaya Singh and Amee Yajnik’s question in the Rajya Sabha, Union minister of state for home Nityanand Rai said RGF’s license was cancelled under FCRA’s Section 14 …

FCRA amendment in 2020 to discourage NGOs from spending on posh buildings and luxurious vehicles: MHA annual report
2 years, 4 months ago

FCRA amendment in 2020 to discourage NGOs from spending on posh buildings and luxurious vehicles: MHA annual report

The Hindu  

The Foreign Contribution Act was amended in 2020 to discourage expenditure by non- government organisations on “unproductive items” such as “inflated staff salaries, posh buildings and office and luxurious vehicles,” the Ministry of Home Affairs has said in its 2021-22 annual report. The Ministry said that the Foreign Contribution Amendment Act, 2020 was passed by Parliament in September 2020 and …

Foreign funding licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi cancelled
2 years, 4 months ago

Foreign funding licences of 2 NGOs headed by Sonia Gandhi cancelled

India TV News  

Highlights The licences have been cancelled for alleged violation of laws, officials said Action came following investigations carried out by an inter-ministerial committee formed by MHA Former Congress president Sonia Gandhi is the chairperson of the RGF as well as the RGCT The Union Home ministry on Sunday cancelled Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licences of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation and Rajiv …

MHA Amends FCRA Rules, Allows Relatives Living Abroad to Send Up to Rs 10 Lakh to Indians Without Restrictions
2 years, 8 months ago

MHA Amends FCRA Rules, Allows Relatives Living Abroad to Send Up to Rs 10 Lakh to Indians Without Restrictions

News 18  

The Union Home Ministry has amended certain rules related to the Foreign Contribution Act allowing Indians to receive up to Rs 10 lakh in a year from relatives staying abroad without informing the authorities. It stated earlier that any person receiving foreign contribution in excess of one lakh rupees or equivalent thereto in a financial year from any of his …

FCRA registration of NGOs extended till June 30
2 years, 11 months ago

FCRA registration of NGOs extended till June 30

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday extended the validity of FCRA registration of NGOs till June 30, revising its previous extended deadline of March 31. An order by MHA said that the validity of registration certificates of such entities whose validity was extended till March 31 and “whose renewal application is pending will stand extended till June 30 or …

FCRA registration: SC to hear plea against Centre\'s decision on Tuesday
3 years, 1 month ago

FCRA registration: SC to hear plea against Centre\'s decision on Tuesday

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would hear on Tuesday a petition which has sought quashing of the Centre's alleged decision by which 5,789 entities lost their Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration. The officials had said the FCRA licences of 18,778 organisations were expiring between September 29, 2020 and December 31, 2021. Out of them, as …

'No Reasonable Opportunity Of Being Heard': Plea In Andhra Pradesh HC Challenges Provisions Relating To Cancellation Of FCRA Certificate
3 years, 2 months ago

'No Reasonable Opportunity Of Being Heard': Plea In Andhra Pradesh HC Challenges Provisions Relating To Cancellation Of FCRA Certificate

Live Law  

A writ petition has been filed before the Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, pertaining to cancellation of FCRA certificate. The plea also challenges the circular issued by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs dated 18.10.2019 which cancelled petitioner's FCRA registration certificate under Section 14, for not filing returns …

Extend FCRA License Of NGOs Till COVID Remains Notified As 'National Disaster': Plea In Supreme Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Extend FCRA License Of NGOs Till COVID Remains Notified As 'National Disaster': Plea In Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear on 24th January a writ petition filed challenging the decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs cancelling/refusing to renew the registration under the Foreign Contribution Act, 2010 of close to 6,000 non-governmental organisations.A Bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar on Thursday agreed to list the matter on Monday after it. The …

FCRA licences of NGOs extended by three months
3 years, 2 months ago

FCRA licences of NGOs extended by three months

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday extended the validity of FCRA registered NGOs whose licenses were not renewed by December 31 by another three months in “public interest.” The extension will however bring no relief to Missionaries of Charities, founded by Mother Teresa, as the ministry asserted that NGOs whose request for renewal was turned down will not be …

Killing the licence: The Hindu Editorial on NGOs and funding
3 years, 2 months ago

Killing the licence: The Hindu Editorial on NGOs and funding

The Hindu  

If the past few years of enhanced measures against non-governmental organisations operating in India had not put enough of a squeeze on them, then the Ministry of Home Affairs’s long-drawn-out process of scrutinising their foreign-funding licences by year-end is sure to do so. Contrary to the Government’s defence that it is only following accounting and audit procedures, it seems clear …

Centre has justified FCRA non-renewal for NGOs in Supreme Court
3 years, 2 months ago

Centre has justified FCRA non-renewal for NGOs in Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The non-renewal of the Foreign Contribution Act registration of the Missionaries of Charity citing “audit irregularities” comes shortly after a line of argument made by the government in the Supreme Court recently that NGOs have no fundamental right to receive “unbridled foreign contributions”. Foreign contributions, considering their nature and vast expanse of abuse, area tightly and controlled means.” the MHA …

Centre may extend December 31 FCRA renewal deadline for NGOs
3 years, 2 months ago

Centre may extend December 31 FCRA renewal deadline for NGOs

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs is likely to extend the December 31 deadline for the Foreign Contribution Act -registered non-governmental organisations and associations to apply for renewal. Several NGOs had moved court, stating that despite fulfilling all requirements to open bank accounts by March 31, the process was not completed at the MHA’s end, which hampered their work as they …

Complaints received against 18 NGOs in Andhra Pradesh about alleged conversion: Govt to Lok Sabha
3 years, 2 months ago

Complaints received against 18 NGOs in Andhra Pradesh about alleged conversion: Govt to Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Highlights FCRA provides a legal mechanism to deal with violation of its provisions Complaints received against alleged indulgence in conversion to Christianity Complaints have been received against 18 FCRA-registered NGOs in Andhra Pradesh regarding their alleged indulgence in conversion to Christianity through "inducements, allurement and misrepresentation" since 2018, Union Minister Nityanand Rai said in Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The minister …

FCRA license of 3 minority NGOs revoked
3 years, 3 months ago

FCRA license of 3 minority NGOs revoked

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled the FCRA registration of a Vadodara-based NGO that was accused by the Gujarat police of illegally converting members of the Hindu community, funding the anti-CAA protests and for criminal activities to strengthen Islam. The registration of two other Christian NGOs — the New Hope Foundation, based in Tamil Nadu, and Holy Spirit …

Many Child Care Institutions Misusing Foreign Contributions : NCPCR Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Many Child Care Institutions Misusing Foreign Contributions : NCPCR Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has told the Supreme Court that NGOs having FCRA registration receive foreign funds and further give the same to other NGOs, which don't have FCRA registration. To bring on record the work done by NCPCR to stop the misuse of foreign funds by various NGO's, the Apex Child Rights Body has filed …

'You Are Discouraging NGO Activities' : Supreme Court Tells Centre On FCRA Amendments
3 years, 4 months ago

'You Are Discouraging NGO Activities' : Supreme Court Tells Centre On FCRA Amendments

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday orally observed that the impact of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act 2020 will be the discouragement of NGO activities.A bench comprising Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari and CT Ravikumar was hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of FCRA amendments. The Supreme Court on Thursday orally observed that the impact of the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act …

FCRA Amendments Aim To Prevent Foreign Powers Interfering With Internal Polity, Diversion Of Funds By NGO : Centre Tells Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

FCRA Amendments Aim To Prevent Foreign Powers Interfering With Internal Polity, Diversion Of Funds By NGO : Centre Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

Defending the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2020, the Central Government has said that the changes in the law were necessary to prevent malpractices and diversion of funds by NGOs.The Centre said that the amendments were necessary in view of the fact that some foreign powers and foreign state and non-state actors continue to take up activities that amount to interference …

NGOs have no fundamental right to receive ‘unbridled foreign contributions’
3 years, 4 months ago

NGOs have no fundamental right to receive ‘unbridled foreign contributions’

The Hindu  

The Government has told the Supreme Court that NGOs have no fundamental right to receive “unbridled foreign contributions” without regulations. The petitioners had also found it cumbersome that the new law expected 23,000 NGOs to open accounts in the main branch of the SBI in the Capital to receive their foreign funds. The Government contended that the amendments were meant …

FCRA : Supreme Court Grants One Week Time To Centre To Respond To Pleas Challenging Amendments & Deadline Extension
3 years, 5 months ago

FCRA : Supreme Court Grants One Week Time To Centre To Respond To Pleas Challenging Amendments & Deadline Extension

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted one week time to the Union of India to file its counter-affidavit in petitions filed challenging the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act 2020 and Ministry of Home Affair's notification dated May 18, 2021 extending the date for compliance of specific provisions of the Act.A Bench comprising Justice A.M Khanwilkar, Justice Dinesh Maheshwari. The Supreme Court …

Deadline for NGOs to renew FCRA registration extended
3 years, 5 months ago

Deadline for NGOs to renew FCRA registration extended

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the deadline till December 31 for NGOs to apply for renewal of their Foreign Contribution Act registration certificates. The latest order says the deadline for NGOs certificates or registration expiring between September 29, 2020 to December 31, 2021 could apply for renewal till December 31, 2021. The certificates of around 80% of NGOs …

FCRA: Govt permits NGOs to open SBI account under new rules
3 years, 9 months ago

FCRA: Govt permits NGOs to open SBI account under new rules

Op India  

On Thursday, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Delhi High Court that all NGOs, with the exception of one, have been permitted to open bank accounts with the State Bank of India in the National Capital, reported The Economic Times. It must be mentioned that all NGOs, receiving foreign donations, are required by law to have their primary …

FCRA accounts | Will act within 7 days of request, says Union Home Ministry
3 years, 10 months ago

FCRA accounts | Will act within 7 days of request, says Union Home Ministry

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Delhi High Court on Thursday that it would release authorisation certificates to operationalise the FCRA bank accounts of non-government organisations within seven days of receiving a request. The NGOs said opening an account with the SBI in Delhi was a seven-step process involving both the bank and the Ministry, but there was no …

Centre Defers Implementation of Some New FCRA Rules for NGOs, Citing Covid Crisis
3 years, 10 months ago

Centre Defers Implementation of Some New FCRA Rules for NGOs, Citing Covid Crisis

News 18  

The Centre announced on Wednesday it has extended the time limit for the implementation of the new Foreign Contribution Act or FCRA regime, a move that will bring relief to scores of non-governmental organisations across the country in the thick of the Covid crisis. An order issued by the ministry of home affairs has said that the deadline will now …

Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Exemption Of Centre's Prior Permission To Organizations, Individuals For Receiving Foreign Contributions On Covid Life Saving Equipments
3 years, 10 months ago

Plea In Delhi HC Seeks Exemption Of Centre's Prior Permission To Organizations, Individuals For Receiving Foreign Contributions On Covid Life Saving Equipments

Live Law  

A plea has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking directions on the Union of India to exempt registered associations, organizations and individuals, prior permission under under sec.11 of the Foreign Contribution Act, 2010 to receive foreign contributions in the form of covid life saving equipments. 11 of the Act is a time consuming process thereby keeping away the …

Put FCRA on hold to ease relief flow, Nasscom plea to PM
3 years, 10 months ago

Put FCRA on hold to ease relief flow, Nasscom plea to PM

The Hindu  

India’s IT industry body Nasscom has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant emergency use authorisation for all WHO-approved vaccines in view of domestic vaccine shortages, and temporarily relax stringent Foreign Contribution Regulation Act norms to ease the flow of overseas COVID-19 relief into the country. Terming the devastating economic and social impact of the second wave of COVID-19 that …

FCRA amendments crippling our work, say NGOs
3 years, 10 months ago

FCRA amendments crippling our work, say NGOs

The Hindu  

The amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act enacted last year that among others made it compulsory for NGOs to open a bank account in Delhi has crippled the work of many organisations who are unable to receive foreign funds. An NGO has now moved the Delhi High Court seeking exemption from the Union Home Ministry’s March 31 deadline to …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice In NGO's Plea Seeking Extension By 6 Months For Opening FCRA Account With SBI
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice In NGO's Plea Seeking Extension By 6 Months For Opening FCRA Account With SBI

Live Law  

Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice in a plea filed by an NGO seeking for an extension by a period of 6 months for the opening of an FCRA account with State Bank of India. The plea also prays for a direction to set aside for 6 months the restriction on receiving foreign contribution in existing FCRA accounts from …

MHA’s call to CAs on foreign funds use by NGOs
4 years, 1 month ago

MHA’s call to CAs on foreign funds use by NGOs

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked chartered accountants to ensure that foreign funds are received and utilised by NGOs “within the four corners of law.” Since FCRA dealt with national security, associations were required to exercise extreme care and caution in utilising foreign contribution, it said. Hence they are expected to provide proper guidance to the associations in maintaining …

Get acquainted with foreign funding Act to help NGOs: Home ministry to CAs
4 years, 1 month ago

Get acquainted with foreign funding Act to help NGOs: Home ministry to CAs

Hindustan Times  

After making stricter rules for NGOs to receive funds from abroad, the ministry of home affairs has now advised Chartered Accountants to familiarise themselves thoroughly with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010, Foreign Contribution Regulation Rules 2011 as well as amendments and notifications issued by it from time to time so that they can help and guide the associations and …

India tightens oversight on funds received by NGOs
4 years, 1 month ago

India tightens oversight on funds received by NGOs

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has laid down a charter for banks which says that “donations received in Indian rupees” by non-governmental organisations and associations from “any foreign source even if that source is located in India at the time of such donation” should be treated as “foreign contribution”. Last September, the Foreign Contribution Act, 2010, was amended by Parliament …

Indian law on foreign funding a ‘tool to silence’ civil society
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian law on foreign funding a ‘tool to silence’ civil society

Al Jazeera  

International Commission of Jurists says amendment to FCRA law will ‘obstruct’ the work of NGOs in the country. Rights defenders have criticised an amendment to the Indian Foreign Contributions Act, which oversees foreign funding to NGOs, with International Commission of Jurists saying it is “a tool to silence” civil society organisations in the South Asia nation. In a briefing paper …

Home Ministry amends FCRA rules
4 years, 4 months ago

Home Ministry amends FCRA rules

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has relaxed norms for farmer, student, religious and other groups who are not directly aligned to any political party to receive foreign funds if the groups are not involved in “active politics”. The new rule said, “The organisations specified under clauses and of sub-rule shall be considered to be of political nature, if they participate …

An analysis of Foreign Funding to Indian NGOs with graphs and charts
4 years, 5 months ago

An analysis of Foreign Funding to Indian NGOs with graphs and charts

Op India  

In this short article, we will provide a series of data points that will help break down the nature of foreign funded non-profits in India. NGO distribution by size We have categorized NGOs in these four categories 634 Mega NGOs – Total foreign income above 10 crore 599 Medium NGOs – Total foreign income of 1 to 10 crores 11168 …

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