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Return of donor money

Following query received from John Dalton on the topic of “Return of donor money”. Kindly provide your responses. Dear Sir/Madam, I am a member of this group and I have a question raised by a friend in UK who works … Continue reading

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Featured Trainer of the Month

Shri Subhash Mittal volunteered for taking a GYAN sessions in Delhi on FCRA for NGOs organised by iVolunteer. He has been featured as Trainer of the Month by ivolunteer. Here is an interview given by Mr Mittal and published by … Continue reading

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Query on section 18 of FCRA Act, 2010

Following query received from Mr. Vidya Sagar Devabhaktuni, President, SKG Sangha. Kindly provide your responses. Dear Sir, can anybody through light on the following provisions: 18. (1)  Every person who has been granted a certificate or given prior approval under … Continue reading

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Comparing woes of civil society sector with other sectors

We are all aware of problems that NGOs are facing trying to raise resources from foreign sources to fund their activities. On the other hand the Government is liberalizing receipt of foreign funds in other sectors. For example, it has … Continue reading

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Bangladesh NGOs – Legal Compliance

Dear Members, Greetings from SRRF!!! Following query received from Mr. Ajaya on the topic “Bangladesh NGOs Legal Compliance”. Kindly provide your responses. Dear Friends, We are implementing projects in Bangladesh and need some information. Can anybody help me out what … Continue reading

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UPA ready for Aadhaar battle on two flanks

Dear Friends, What is wrong if 100% coverage is aimed at without making it compulsory for the uncovered to enjoy due benefits / entitlements? Those who got Aadhar start using the same. Are there any privacy issues? Does any one … Continue reading

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Provident Fund

Dear Friends, Greetings from CWS! We are facing a typical problem with the PF department on which I would like to seek your advice. CWS functions with its partners i.e. it sub grants funds to other organizations. Under the current … Continue reading

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Clarifications on ITR 7

Following query received from Mr. Sunil Kumar Suryavanshi of SAMARTHAN CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT. Dear Sir IT department provide ITR-7 online filling facility from this year. Some point are confuse to us as below: PART A-GEN d) Details of the … Continue reading

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ESI applicability on non-profit organisations

Dear Dialogue Members, Greetings from SRRF!!! A query has been rec’d from an NGO running an orphanage in southern India. It is a society registered under Tamilnadu Societies Registration Act of 1975. An inspection was undertaken at the orphanage by … Continue reading

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FCRA obligation for accepting reimbursement cost from foreign countries

Dear Dialogue Members, Greetings from SRRF!!! Following query received from Mr. Subodh of BRLP. Dear Sir, I am from a Govt Society . People from foreign country like Indonesia / Bangladesh want exposure visit of our society. We have to … Continue reading

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