Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

FCRA amendment Act 2026, which was introduced by the Govt on 25 March 2026 in the Parliament. The bill puts in place mechanism of how Govt would takeover the assets and properties of all those entities whose FCRA has been … Continue reading →

Many of SRRF Dialogue members would be involved in finalising their FC4 return. This year’s return has certain issues, which is creating a lot of confusion, amongst most NPOs. SRRF Dialogue is posting a para-wise Guidance to help members fill … Continue reading →

FCRA Dept has started issuing show-cause notices to registered entities, which have not received FCRA funds in last three years (FY 2021-22 to 2023-24). A sample copy of the Notice issued can be seen here. The Show cause Notice is … Continue reading →

Indian Social Action Forum vs Union of India.[1] [WP(C) 10199/2016&CM APPL. 37992/2021 – Delhi HC: Order dt 24-07-2025) Delhi HC (Justice NitinWasudeo Sambre & Justice Anish Dayal) decided in favour of appellant NGO – INSAF, whose FCRA renewal registration application … Continue reading →

UNION OF INDIA Versus M/S SHARMA CENTRE FOR HERITAGE EDUCATION, SLP(C)No. 26284-26285/2025[1] We refer to Madras HC case that we reported only a few days back (https://blog.srr-foundation.org/?p=4788), where Justice N. Anand Venkatesh had decided in favour of appellant NGOs, whose … Continue reading →

Madras HC quashes refusal to Renew FCRA because funds were transferred from one sister NGO to another without any malafide Sharma Centre for Heritage Education & Ellen Sharma Memorial Trust vs Union of India &Anr.[1] [CMA No. 746 of 2022 … Continue reading →

Dear Members, Require your opinion: If a FCRA certificate holding Society-cum-Trust has obtained permission from the Charity Commissioner to sell its immovable property which was purchased 20 years back from its Foreign funds. Now, the authorized buyer which is a … Continue reading →

Most NPOs were granted their 12A and 80G registration certificate in the year 2021. ‎These certificates are valid for 5 years (in case of Regular or Final Registration) from the date of registration and renewal will in most cases will … Continue reading →

Recently CBDT has notified most of the ITRs, after making changes, including ITR-7. These changes were notified on 9-5-2025. Major changes are highlighted below: 1. NPOs need to disclose several new information earlier not asked for in their ITR 7 … Continue reading →

Foreign companies with Liaison offices, which till last year were required to file Form 49C within 60 days from year-end can now file the same in eight months from the year-end, i.e. by 30th November. This has been done vide … Continue reading →