Monthly Archives: August 2016

US Citizen in a Board of Society

Dear Members, A Society registered in Delhi under the Societies Registration Act 1860 likes to know whether it can have a person of Indian origin with USA citizenship on the Governing Board as an Institutional Representative. The individual is Chief … Continue reading

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Can foreign nationals work as volunteers on a tourist visa

Dear Dialogue members, A number of foreign nationals come on a tourist visa and besides sightseeing thye work as volunteers in many NGOs. No payments are given to these volunteers. Are they allowed to work as volunteers on a tourist … Continue reading

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Hiring of Foreign National

A foreign consultant needs to be hired for a professional assignment for a FC based project in India. Kindly clarify on the following:- Whether his remuneration and out of pocket expenses can be paid out of the FC funds What … Continue reading

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Danger of loosing outcome of 2011 anti-corruption movement

As the NGO functionaries recover from the almost ‘panic like situation’ in the Sector, there is an urgent need to examine and understand, did we become tools in the hands of the bureaucracy cum executive combined. Need to understand what … Continue reading

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Amendments in Trust Deed

Dear Members, Please let me know the procedure for amending the Trust deed. Whether Income Tax department permission is mandatory? The proposed amendment is only for Trustees re-appointment and sale of building. Looking forward to your valuable advice. Best, Shekar

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Applicability of Labour Laws in Maharashtra

Dear Members, This is related to Maharashtra State. We are registered under Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950 and our Mumbai office has 12 employees and overall we have around 55 employees. My Questions are: Do our Trust need to register … Continue reading

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