Author Archives: SRRF

Changes in online filing of FC-6

Posted on April 19, 2014 by SRRF

Please note that there has been some important changes in online filing of FCRA annual return (FC-6). As per FCRA department, now there is no need to submit hard copy of FC-6 to the ministry, you have to upload scan … Continue reading →

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Brand Building through CSR – Is it desirable?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by SRRF

Friends, Often there is a debate, particularly amongst the civil society players, whether it is right for corporates to use CSR for brand building. While corporates and policy makers do not see anything wrong in it. Infact some even talk … Continue reading →

Posted in CSR / SSE | 10 Comments

Voluntary Org Registration and renewal

Posted on April 7, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, Fundamental Right to freedom which includes speech and expression, assembly, association or union or cooperatives, movement, residence, and right to practice any profession or occupation (some of these rights are subject to security of the State, friendly relations … Continue reading →

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Whether Foreign travel expenses allowed under IT Act?

Posted on April 3, 2014 by SRRF

Dear SRRF Member, I have query on the topic “Whether Foreign travel expenses allowed under IT Act? One of the auditors says that the foreign travel expense as it is not allowed under section 11 (1). as per IT Act  … Continue reading →

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Applicability of RTI to NGOs?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by SRRF

Respected sir Greetings HELP is a NGO working in coastal AP. Recently we received a notice from one person under RTI Act 2005. He asking our about details of funds received from and spending details including each beneficiary name and … Continue reading →

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Payment to foreign consultant

Posted on March 27, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, I have a query on payment of professional fee to a foreign consultant for work done in India: 1. Can this payment be made? 2. What is the procedure for the payment in India? 3. What would be … Continue reading →

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Structure of PAN

Posted on March 19, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, Greetings from Hyderabad! I have come across many organizations which are registered as Societies but the PAN is reflecting the organizations as Trusts. This is based on the 4th letter in the PAN. In case of online filing, … Continue reading →

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Highlights of the Final CSR Rules Notified

Posted on March 14, 2014 by SRRF

Further to the last post, which explained activities covered in Schedule VII. In this post, highlights are given of the final CSR Rules. ENTITIES COVERED All companies whether a public company or a private one are covered by CSR, if … Continue reading →

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Panchayath, Foreign Funds and Participatory Democracy

Posted on March 12, 2014 by SRRF

Dear All, Can A Panchayath receive Foreign Funds as Grants without any FCRA or such registration? Can A Panchayath receive Foreign Funds as Loan without any FCRA or such registration? The New Legislation on Multi State Societies and even the … Continue reading →

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Comparative Analysis of New Schedule VII and Old Schedule VII

Posted on March 11, 2014 by SRRF

CSR provisions of new Companies Act have been notified and will become effective 1st April 2014. Thus all companies who qualify for CSR based on accounts of Mar’14 would be required to comply with CSR provisions. A company once qualifies … Continue reading →

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