Author Archives: SRRF

Can grant be made to foreigners?

Posted on October 17, 2016 by SRRF

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 →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 4 Comments

Tax Treatment of Funds Accumulated

Posted on October 7, 2016 by SRRF

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 →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 9 Comments

Treatment of assets on completion of FCRA projects

Posted on September 22, 2016 by SRRF

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 →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 3 Comments

CSR Funds Foreign or Local

Posted on September 12, 2016 by SRRF

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 →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 1 Comment

US Citizen in a Board of Society

Posted on August 31, 2016 by SRRF

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 →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 3 Comments

Can foreign nationals work as volunteers on a tourist visa

Posted on August 30, 2016 by SRRF

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 →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 7 Comments

Hiring of Foreign National

Posted on August 29, 2016 by SRRF

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 →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 2 Comments

Danger of loosing outcome of 2011 anti-corruption movement

Posted on August 4, 2016 by SRRF

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 →

Posted in Accountability | 5 Comments

Amendments in Trust Deed

Posted on August 4, 2016 by SRRF

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

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 3 Comments

Applicability of Labour Laws in Maharashtra

Posted on August 4, 2016 by SRRF

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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