Author Archives: SRRF

Due to formation of Telangana would NGOs need to apply for change in address.

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear All, In case of FCRA, the authorities insist on applying in form FC-3 in case the registered office is shifted from one district to another or to another state to validate the changes. This may be on account of … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 4 Comments

Road safety – Situation in Delhi

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, As per our Constitution, Right to Life is a Fundamental Right which includes road safety, breathable Air and drinkable Water quality. Ironically, value for life is nil in our Country. Constitutionally guaranteed Right to Assembly and Mobility are in … Continue reading →

Posted in Pedestrian safety | Comments Off on Road safety – Situation in Delhi

Accident victim’s wife petitions PM for a comprehensive road safety law

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, As per our Constitution, Right to Life is a Fundamental Right which includes road safety, breathable Air and drinkable Water quality. Ironically, value for life is nil in our Country. Constitutionally guaranteed Right to Assembly and Mobility are … Continue reading →

Posted in Pedestrian safety | Comments Off on Accident victim’s wife petitions PM for a comprehensive road safety law

Road safety (study by SRRF)

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, This refers to the questionnaire under finalization. Comments on quality and condition / maintenance of the pedestrian facilities are required. A few questions for consideration: 1. Are the pedestrian signs on road sides / across the road divider/ … Continue reading →

Posted in Pedestrian safety | Comments Off on Road safety (study by SRRF)

Road safety and traffic management board bill 2010

Posted on June 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear friends, The subject bill introduced in the loksabha in 2010, if implemented properly, would reduce number of fatal accidents on our national and also State high ways, as the States are supposed to pass similar laws. Road safety audits, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pedestrian safety | Comments Off on Road safety and traffic management board bill 2010

Treatment of unclear balances accounted prior to 31st March

Posted on May 14, 2014 by SRRF

Hello Sir, We have received a cheque in USD from a foreign donor on 14/03/14 and have deposited the same in our FCRA Account on 14/03/14. But the cheque got credited in our Bank Account on 02/04/14. Since, Financial Year … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 2 Comments

Audit over audit. Is it ethical and correct?

Posted on May 8, 2014 by SRRF

30th April 2014 Dear Friends, It has become a recent practice among Voluntary Organisations and Funding Agencies to enter into some sort of tripartite agreement with auditors designated by Funding Agencies to get the audited accounts of the project funded … Continue reading →

Posted in General | 10 Comments

Can we receive Indian Currency through Western Union in FCRA bank A/c?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends,   Can Designated Bank (FC bank account) receive Indian Currency through Western Union, say for example From Canada to India?   Looking froward to hearing from you all.   Ajaya 

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 5 Comments

Corpus Fund

Posted on May 3, 2014 by SRRF

Dear All, Greetings from Hyderabad! Can the own funds of the NGO be converted into Corpus Fund based on the decision of the BoT/GB? Thanks and regards, — B V Soma Sastry

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 3 Comments

85% utilization

Posted on May 3, 2014 by SRRF

Dear All, Greetings from Hyderabad! This is with reference to the 85% utilization as per the provisions of the IT Act. My query is as under: There are certain projects for which funds are not received in the FY as … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 3 Comments