Author Archives: SRRF

Documents to be required with annual return

Posted on June 20, 2013 by SRRF

Dear SRRF Members, I have a query. The question is What document is attached with Fc-6 send to the ministry?FC Balance sheet or NFCRA Balance sheet. Thx Premjit Nidan

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 2 Comments

Important Service Tax changes

Posted on June 14, 2013 by SRRF

Dear SRRF Dialogue Members, Govt has amended Service Tax effective April 2013 to the detriment of NGO community. As you may be aware from our earlier posts that effective July 2012 Service Tax was  not applicable to NGOs, if two … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 1 Comment

Renewal of FCRA Registration

Posted on June 13, 2013 by SRRF

Dear Sir Greetings from Ashok Shamala I would like to know about fcra renewal. how can i apply for renewal and which documents are need to submit at ministry. when will start renewal year. Thank you. Regards Ashok Shamala Director

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Taxation of charitable organization

Posted on June 12, 2013 by SRRF

Dear Sir/Ma`am I have come to known this email id through one of my friend. Sir/Ma`am can i request you to provide your expert opinion for below mentioned query?? “As per Income Tax Act , Section 29 – 43 are … Continue reading →

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Limits of foreign funds received in individual account

Posted on June 11, 2013 by SRRF

Dear All, I have a query with regards to Personal Funds we receive from relatives and friends from abroad through Agency’s like Western Union or Money Gram. 1. Is there any limit for the amount to be received in a … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 4 Comments

Raffle Tickets- Lucky draw as a fundraiser

Posted on June 11, 2013 by SRRF

Dear Friends, We at United Way are exploring the idea of holding Raffle Tickets draw- Lucky draw as a fundraiser. And wanted to understand the legal implications and practical aspects of organising such an activity. We would also want to … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 3 Comments

Payment to media & FCRA

Posted on May 25, 2013 by SRRF

From Sudhir Kumar, Plan India Dear Sir, Good afternoon !!! Please refer our discussion regarding payment related to media. As you know that Section 3 of FCRA 2010 specifies that certain persons cannot receive foreign contribution including: Correspondent, columnist, cartoonist, … Continue reading →

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HEAVY PENALTIES FOR LATE FILING OF FCRA RETURN

Posted on May 16, 2013 by SRRF

The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a notification (Notification No: 939, 29/04/2013) to the organisations registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act to submit their FCRA Returns on time. Accordingly any delay in filing of Annual Return will attract … Continue reading →

Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL | 9 Comments

Community Radio Service & FCRA

Posted on May 9, 2013 by SRRF

Dear All, In the category of “Persons Specially Debarred From Receiving Foreign Contribution” one of the category is “association or company engaged in the production or broadcast of audio news or audio visual news or current affairs programmes through any … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian Safety & PIL

Posted on May 9, 2013 by SRRF

Dear Friends, We must agitate first against  total lack of safety for pedestrians on our roads across the Country. Absolutely no concern for common man’s life. It is time for a PIL in favor of traffic signals for pedestrian crossings, … Continue reading →

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