Author Archives: SRRF

Giving a final chance, the Government has decided to ask more than 11000 NGOs who’s FCRA was not renewed since their applications were not filed online by 30th June to submit fresh application for the renewal of FCRA Registration. The … Continue reading →

Dear Team We have few general queries 1.How is taxable income & the amount of tax payable calculated in case of public trusts without 12A registration ? 2.If a public Trust without 12A has Total donation received Rs. 4 lacs … Continue reading →

Dear Sir, We need to have your advice about whether, we, as an NGO, Could be allowed for a limited period, under the recent De-Monetizing move of the existing currency of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 by the Govt. of India. We, … Continue reading →

Dear Members, I wish to know if any advance can be paid to staff for his/her foreign visit on an invitation by foreign donor for meeting/workshop under FCRA or not? Regards Jagdeep Kakkar

Dear Members, I am a member of SRRF group. “Can a branch office in India of an INGO can hire Foreigners on their roles” Thanks for your support and will wait for your revert. Best Regards, Amit _________ Amit Gulati

FCRA Department has further enhanced list of International Donors (foreign source) which are exempted from FCRA vide its ORDER NO. SO 3210(E) [F.NO.II/21022/23(07)/2015-FC-III], Dated 17-10-2016. These organizations are as follow: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Disaster Management Centre (SDMC); Global … Continue reading →

Dear Members, I am writing on behalf of India Foundation for the Arts, a grant making organization using FCRA and Indian funds. I would like to know whether we can make grants as per the legal provisions in India. “Can … Continue reading →

Our NGO has saved non-specific donations in FDs for a ‘rainy day’. Some have exceeded 5 years and we are now told that we have to pay 45% in taxes for under-utilization of funds and if we delay the process … Continue reading →

Dear Members, In a Society registered in Lucknow under the Societies Registration Act 1860 some assets have been purchased in projects under FCRA . On completion of the project the society has been allowed to retain these assets by donors. … Continue reading →

Dear Members, We are an NGO working on sustainable energy, sustainable agriculture and waste management. An Indian company with 53% foreign holding is offering funds to one of our projects. Please advise whether do we need to treat this as … Continue reading →