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Relief to NGOs – a decision by Chennai Income Tax Tribunal

Posted on January 14, 2015 by SRRF

Recently Chennal Income Tax Tribunal has given a judgement reversing the Income Tax Dept.’s order of cancelling an NGO’s (SAE India) section 12A registration because it has crossed the threshold limit of income (currently Rs 25 lakhs) under S. 2(15). … Continue reading →

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Smart City Means

Posted on January 14, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Friends, Wish you all Happy Sankranthi / Pongal! Smart Cities should satisfy certain basics without which other smart elements established at whatever cost would not be sustainable. The Central Smart City -project plan should detail the strategies to achieve … Continue reading →

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NGOs found receiving Foreign Contribution without FCRA permission banned

Posted on January 5, 2015 by SRRF

MHA has blocked funding of 4 more organisations in India after Greenpeace. These are Avaaz, Bank Information Centre, 350.org and Sierra Club. These organisations neither had prior permission nor registration. Infact some of these NGOs even received funds in the … Continue reading →

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Is Society Registration renewal required?

Posted on January 2, 2015 by SRRF

Dear Sir Our organisation was registered under 1860 act Fasli 1350 dated 9-4-1992 and Renewal was completed in 2001 Year in Hyderabad.Now All documents were sent to Districts from last 4 years onwards.Now we submitted for Renewal with All supporting … Continue reading →

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FCRA Renewal

Posted on December 26, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, I would like to know if the renewal application for FCRA has to be made online or manual. Also, there is a deadline of April 30, 2015 prescribed for filing the renewal application but is there a stating … Continue reading →

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Filing of FC-6 Return – Points to remember

Posted on December 24, 2014 by SRRF

Many of you would be busy in filing of your FCRA Annual Return (FC6) since due date of 31st December is fast approaching. To facilitate the same, we provide some important points that you find useful for correct filing of … Continue reading →

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Grant as Work Order – Implications

Posted on December 24, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, NGO is receiving funds from a PSU for doing development work. This fund is part of the CSR initiatives. The amount is not given as a grant but in the form of a work order/consultancy. What implications will … Continue reading →

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General Body Approval needed?

Posted on December 24, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Sir, I would like to seek clarification whether FCRA requires prior project approval from the general body of the organisation before sending it to the prospective donors. Thanks & Regards, Preeti — Coordinator – Admin & Accounts HAQ: Centre … Continue reading →

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What is return form for Assets purchased from FCRA fund

Posted on November 21, 2014 by SRRF

What is the return form ( FC-6 or FC-7 ) for Fixed assets purchased from FCRA  fund ? What is the last date to file the FCRA annual return and Fixed assets return. Ashok Mishra SNS Foundation

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Clarification on service tax – Where is service receiver located abroad?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by SRRF

Here is an opinion on Service tax. I am quite confused. Could someone throw more light on the subject? What exactly is the right interpretation? “Services to foreign organisations may not be chargeable to service tax in some cases. To … Continue reading →

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