Author Archives: SRRF

FCRA registered organizations can now be verified from FCRA website

Posted on July 15, 2016 by SRRF

This is to bring to notice of all SRRF Dialogue members and particularly the funding agencies which provide funds to other NGOs that the FCRA Dept has now started a facility, whereby such agencies can directly verify the validity of … Continue reading →

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FCRA Renewal Certificate

Posted on July 13, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Sir, We had applied for FCRA renewal within the stipulated date and from the fcra online website, came to know that the renewal has been granted and approved. Is there any process to get the FCRA Renewal certificate to … Continue reading →

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HOW TO DEAL WITH DORMANT FCRA BANK ACCOUNT?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by SRRF

Respected Sir/Madam. Our NGO Chaitantya rural development social service society,Kurnool. our NGO Functioning since 1995 at Kurnool District . We are working nearly 12 Mandals . OUR Society fcra account Opened in Indian overseas bank . FCRA Account opened in … Continue reading →

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Workshop Report – Compliance with Lokpal and Lokayukta Act by NGOs – July 7, 2016

Posted on July 9, 2016 by SRRF

Workshop on Facilitating Compliance with Lokpal and Lokayukta Act 2013 organized by Socio Research & Reform Foundation (NGO)-SRRF SRRF’s Centre for Responsible CSO Boards (CSObGOV) organized  a half day session Facilitating Compliance with Lokpal Act by NGOs at India International … Continue reading →

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Clarification on Lokpal Act

Posted on July 5, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Members, Now that NGOs are under the purview of Lokpal Act, many clarifications are required: What ‘executive’ mean as per the Act? Would it mean ALL staff? Would all trustees become ‘executives’ or only those who are remunerated by … Continue reading →

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Impact of changes in Definition of CSR Companies

Posted on July 1, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Members, In terms of the recent amendment to FCRA under the Finance Act, 2016, Indian companies with more than 50% foreign shareholding will no more be considered a foreign source under the FCRA provided that the the nominal value … Continue reading →

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Huge relief to FCRA Pentities for late filing of returns

Posted on June 27, 2016 by SRRF

FCRA Dept has come out with a notification No. 1521 dt 16 June 2016 slashing compounding Fees for late filing of the return. As per the new notification, following are the new slabs for the penalties. S. No. Offence Penalty … Continue reading →

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Foreign Trip for government officials and MPs by a FC registered organisation

Posted on June 27, 2016 by SRRF

Background: We are a foundation established 30 years back and working on health sector on Policy advocacy and knowledge dissemination with women’s right framework being the ultimate motive. Issue: As part of Policy advocacy, the foundation interacts with Government officials, … Continue reading →

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Lokpal Compliance by NGOs

Posted on June 25, 2016 by SRRF

Procedure to be followed by office bearers of NGOs to comply with latest amendments under The Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act 2013 The Lokpal & Lokayuktas Act 2013 was one of the last legislation enacted by UPA Government  before demitting office … Continue reading →

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Can same project be funded both by FC and Non-FC Funds?

Posted on June 22, 2016 by SRRF

Dear Sir, I have been following up srrf dialogue through a friend of mine. I would be glad to be a member of this group. I am associated with VACHAN, an NGO registered as a society and a trust and … Continue reading →

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