Author Archives: SRRF

Is there a restriction in the maximum number of trustees in a trust?

Posted on February 19, 2015 by SRRF

Dear members, I would like to know, Is there a restriction in the maximum number of trustees in a trust? If yes, what is the maximum number of trustees a trust can have? Thanks, Satya Prakash Mishra

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Comparative State-wise analysis of FCRA receipts for FY 2013-14

Posted on February 16, 2015 by SRRF

Based on data available at FCRA site, SRRF has undertaken an analysis of FCRA returns. This shows following state-wise position of Foreign Contribution received. Total contribution received is Rs 12,930 crores for FY 2013-14. This compares to Rs 11,066 crores … Continue reading →

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Rejection of S.10(23C) no ground for cancellation of S.12AA registration – Court decision

Posted on February 13, 2015 by SRRF

A series on Impact on Taxation of NPOs due to hardening of tax authorities’ attitude …..(2) Facts In today’s series we bring out a case where Varanasi Catholic Education Society’s registration under S. 12AA was cancelled on the ground that … Continue reading →

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Is FCRA needed for “Gram Panchayaths” to get foreign funds?

Posted on February 12, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Friends,                                    Is FCRA needed for “Gram Panchayaths” to get foreign funds? As a corollary is FCRA needed for any local body to … Continue reading →

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Is Repair and renovation of house allotted to an senior employee from CSR fund valid?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Sir, Is Repair and renovation of house allotted to an senior employee from CSR fund  valid ?  Should we treat  it as CSR project cost or to be treated as Admin Cost of that  particular CSR donor. As per … Continue reading →

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Is it necessary to have original FCRA letter?

Posted on February 9, 2015 by SRRF

Greetings from AMIN trust Chairman Dear friends May you please write to me regarding FCRA permission letter from MOHA. We have registered trust from DELHI and had applied for FCRA  on 19th April 2014. It was November we went to … Continue reading →

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Cancellation of S.80G certificate – Court decision

Posted on February 9, 2015 by SRRF

A series on Impact on Taxation of NPOs due to hardening of tax authorities’ attitude……(1) We are increasingly finding situations where the Dept. is denying charitable status to various running NGOs by cancelling S.12AA & S.80G. We start a series … Continue reading →

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Admin Expenses under CSR

Posted on February 2, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Sir, We have a query from a Corporate partner on whether they can pay a registered charity organisation, its 10 per cent administration fees to run the projects, because the recent CSR bill caps administration expenses to 5 per … Continue reading →

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Ten FC Donors Under Prior Permission

Posted on January 21, 2015 by SRRF

For quite some time, Indian banks have been asked by RBI to refer some international remittances to FCRA Wing. The RBI has now issued a general circular on this. Remittances from following donors are subject to prior-approval from Ministry of … Continue reading →

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Do any organization is required to file returns if it has received FCRA funds by Prior permission/ prior approval?

Posted on January 15, 2015 by SRRF

Do any organization is required to file returns if it has received FCRA funds by Prior permission/ prior approval? Shekar

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