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Service Tax on CAB vendors

Posted on May 27, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Sir, There are few cab vendors who are not registered under ST but run business as a sole proprietor with PAN number. Hope cab service will have ST implication. Suppose, if someone want to use such service provider, is … Continue reading →

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Can an NGO open a office in residential area/flat

Posted on May 21, 2015 by SRRF

Dear All I want to open a new question and will wait for your response. Can an NGO open a office in residential area/flat.If yes what is rule/guideline?If no what are options? With regards SCPandey

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Sustainability of Voluntary sector

Posted on May 18, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Friends, No one can deny that voluntary efforts do require funds and other resources. Central and State Governments do not seem to be positively inclined towards NGOs. We, the NGOs have to look for resources with in the Country … Continue reading →

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Feedback report of the workshop “Service Tax, FCRA & Taxation for NGOs” 9th May 2015

Posted on May 18, 2015 by SRRF

FEEDBACK REPORT ON Service Tax, FCRA & Taxation for NGOs workshop [Saturday, 9th May 2015, India International Centre (Annexe), 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi – 110003] Dear Friends with a special Hello to all the Participants who attended the … Continue reading →

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FAST TRACK CBDT APPROVAL FOR NEPAL SUPPORTING NEPAL EARTHQUAKE RELIEF

Posted on April 29, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Members, Greetings from SRRF!!! Responding to several requests for Earthquake Relief to Nepal, CBDT has come forward in fast tracking the procedure for giving approval for any NGOs wanting to spend money in that country. Vide a press release … Continue reading →

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Donation from NRI – Is it FCRA or Non-FCRA

Posted on April 18, 2015 by SRRF

Can we deposit donations received in foreign currency from NRIs in cash or by cheque from a foreign bank in normal account of NGO or it has to be deposited in FCRA account only? Please advise. Thanks. V.K.Kalsi

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Notification Exempting NGOs from PF Registration – Will it continue?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by SRRF

Dear sir, The NGOs are exempted from PF coverage till 31st March, 2015, a notification was published on 14 May 2010 by Ministry of Labour and Employment. Notification is attached here with for ready reference. After that there is no … Continue reading →

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Relatives on Board

Posted on April 13, 2015 by SRRF

Is there any rule under FCRA Act which prohibit relatives to be the part of an Executive Board Committee of an NGO/Society/ Charitable Organisation/ Trust. Am looking for details in this regard. Ambreen Khan (Ms.)

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Inconsistent Income Tax Orders – Need Clarification

Posted on April 11, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Members, We (Nettur technical training foundation) is a registered not for profit organisation registered with Income tax commissioners and covered under section 11 and 12 of the IT act. With respect to our assessment we have different views taken … Continue reading →

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FCRA Renewal

Posted on April 10, 2015 by SRRF

As intimated earlier through SRRF Dialogue, FCRA renewal for certain FCRA registered organisations are due, a Table is given below to help identify Due Date for renewals. Although when the FCRA Act was made effective, FCRA Dept had explained that … Continue reading →

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