Author Archives: SRRF

IS SUBSIDIARY OF A FOREIGN SOURCE ALSO FOREIGN SOURCE?

Posted on July 17, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Sirs, We are an organisation in MP working on healthcare. We have a donor which was not classified as a foreign company and as per the company’s directive we have been considering this money to be indian money. We … Continue reading →

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DRAFT CHANGES IN FCRA RULES

Posted on June 23, 2015 by SRRF

Integrated Application for Registration, Prior Permission and Renewal One integrated form prepared for FCRA registration, Prior permission and Renewal. Till now one had to use different forms for each of these activities, FC3 for registration, FC4 for prior permission and … Continue reading →

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Does CSR comes under RTI Act?

Posted on June 22, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Sir, Good Morning. Does CSR comes under RTI Act ? Regards Sanjay Kishore Vaishnav Accounts Officer Ambuja Cement Foundation Opposite Railway Station, Marwar Mundwa – 341026 District – Nagaur (Rajasthan)

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MONTHLY MEETING OF DIRECTOR (FCRA) WITH ASSOCIATIONS TO REDRESS THEIR GRIEVANCES

Posted on June 20, 2015 by SRRF

FCRA Department is going to organize monthly meeting  to redress the grievances related to FCRA registration/prior permission. This meeting will be held by Director (FCRA) with genuine representatives of the associations at Room No. A-104/1, 1st Floor, NDCC-II Building, Ministry … Continue reading →

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Foreign Technical Services contract using a Grant

Posted on June 2, 2015 by SRRF

Couple of questions – – Can a FCRA “Grant” be used for “sub-contacting” with an international for profit or not for profit entity, after complying with TDS and service Tax requirements? This could be a FTS contract. – Can a … Continue reading →

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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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