Author Archives: SRRF

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

Posted on May 23, 2020 by SRRF

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

Posted on May 9, 2020 by SRRF

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

Posted on May 6, 2020 by SRRF

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

Posted on April 7, 2020 by SRRF

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

Posted on April 2, 2020 by SRRF

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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Last date for posting comments on Draft CSR Rules approaching fast

Posted on March 26, 2020 by SRRF

As the last date for submitting response in regards to the proposed changes in “CSR Rules” is approaching fast (28th March 2020), It is requested please do post your comment at the earliest. SRRF has posted comment on MCA portal. … Continue reading →

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CSR funds can be spent on COVID-19

Posted on March 24, 2020 by SRRF

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has clarified vide it’s General Circular No. 10/2020, dated 23.02.2020;  that spending of CSR Funds by companies for various activities related to COVID-19 under Schedule VII of companies Act 2013 is an eligible CSR activity. (Click … Continue reading →

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Proposed Changes in CSR Rules

Posted on March 19, 2020 by SRRF

A detailed note has been prepared on proposed changes in CSR Rules, highliting all the changes you may go through the same. You may read it here. Considering Trusts and Societies are no longer allowed to receive CSR Funds, it … Continue reading →

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Changes in CSR effectively rule out ‘Societies’ & ‘Trusts’ from accessing CSR funds

Posted on March 17, 2020 by SRRF

Changes in CSR effectively rule out ‘Societies’ & ‘Trusts’ from accessing CSR funds Another blow to the Non-Profit Sector by the Govt. Ministry of Corporate Affairs has brought out draft rules for changes in CSR rules. The proposed rules now … Continue reading →

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En masse Inspections by Govt

Posted on March 17, 2020 by SRRF

En masse Inspections by Govt Further to our last post on this subject (http://blog.srr-foundation.org/?p=3860), it is now clear that FCRA Dept has issued notices en masse to a large number of NPOs, with large amount of funds under FCRA. These … Continue reading →

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