Author Archives: SRRF

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 →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 1 Comment

Deadline for filing of Return under Lokpal extended indefinitely

Posted on July 28, 2016 by SRRF

Deadline for disclosure of assets and liabilities by central government employee and senior management personal of NGOs receiving government aid and foreign donation has been extended indefinitely. The government brought an amendment to Lok Sabha after receiving number of representation … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 10 Comments

Latest developments on Lokpal Implementation

Posted on July 23, 2016 by SRRF

Considering a number of demands from SRRF Dialogue members and even beyond a workshop was organized by SRRF to update the members on 7th July. Through SRRF Dialogue we have been bringing all our members upto date with the latest … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability | 5 Comments

Queries: Lokpal and Lokayukts Act 2013

Posted on July 21, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Sir, Lokpal and Lokayukts Act, 2013 applicable to NGO from 20th June 2016.  We need your help on following points.  You are requested to give your suggestion so that it helps us to follow this act. Definition of Public … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 6 Comments

Applicability of Lokpal on Branch Office /Liaison Office

Posted on July 20, 2016 by SRRF

Micronutrient Initiative (MI) is a non-profit organization registered in Canada with its head office in Ottawa and branch office at New Delhi. Request to clarify if Lokpal Act is applicable for branch office or only for organizations registered with FCRA. … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 7 Comments