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Redeposit Petty Cash fund at the end of every month in Utilization Bank

Dear Members, I would like to get expert opinion on the following case: can quote the clause if mentioned in the FCRA 2010. Can petty cash (less than INR 5,000) be redeposited at the impressed/utilization bank account every month; the … Continue reading

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Offering USG Machine to a Trust

Dear Members, I would like to know whether a FCRA Registered social organisation can by Ultra Sonography Machine(USG machine) with foreign donation and can offer that USG machine to a health center needed most  run by a Charitable Trust which … Continue reading

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Transfer of fund from FCRA utilization to partner main FCRA account

Dear Sir,   This is Sourav Ghosh from Delhi, I have a query regarding the FCRA utilization account. Is it possible to transfer fund to Grant Partner i.e,  another NGO main FCRA designated account from our organization FCRA utilization account. … Continue reading

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Query – Process to update FCRA Bank Account changed due to merger of the Banks.‎

Sirs, Governmentof India took a decision to merge many public sector banks to merge into a few number of banks. Our Vijaya Bank is merged with Bank of Baroda. Our bank account number and bank registered for receiving funds under … Continue reading

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TAXABILITY OF SPECIFIC DONATION TO TRUST NOT REGISTERED UNDER 12A

Dear Sir/Mam, We sought guidance/ suggestions regarding the following queries in case of Trust established vide duly executed Trust Deed:- 1. Whether the Trust can receive donation from Trustees towards Corpus in Cash of > Rs. 2,000/- ?2. Whether donations received … Continue reading

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Procedure and formalities to open NGO in India by OCI card holder

Dear Sir, I would request you if you can provide information about the provisions of FCRA and other laws related to a person who is a foreign citizen of Indian origin with an OCI card retired and moved to India … Continue reading

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Requirement for applying for 12AA/80G registration extended to 1st October 2020

Requirements for filing applications for re-validation of S.12AA / 80G /S.10(23C) which was to be applied between 1st June – 31 August has now been extended to 1st October 2020 to 31st December 2020. — Socio Research & Reform Foundation … Continue reading

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Clarification on renewal of 12AA & 80G

Dear Sir, It was proposed in the budget about re registrations of NGO’s under 12AA & renewals of 80G. Is there any guideline released by Income tax Dept in this reg—Thanks & Regards Abhijeet

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Government seeking support in COVID-19 response activities

Recently FCRA Dept has sent letters to all NGOs registered with it, seeking support of non-profit community in fight against COVID-19 (click here to download). Some of you have wondered what should be the response of the CO community in … Continue reading

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Representation Letter to Prime Minister on existential issue for the non-profit sector in India

SRRF understands the anguish of all who have commented upon the importance of keeping CSR funds flowing to voluntary sector. Aurobindo society has taken the initiative to write to the Prime Minister on this aspect. Please see the letter on … Continue reading

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