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Representation to Justice Verma Commission on sexual crime submitted by SRRF
Analysis and suggestions for reducing sexual crimes in the country While giving a snapshot data provided by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) states that from 1971 (2487) till 2011 (24206), there has been an increase of 873% in registered rapes, … Continue reading
Posted in Social Issues
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CSR Provisions under Clause 135 in Companies Bill passed by Lok Sabha
In a positive development for the Sector, Lok Sabha has passed Companies Bill 2011. The Bill includes provision for a mandatory 2% CSR contribution by the companies. Clause 135 requires that every company which fulfills any of the following criteria … Continue reading
Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL
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Interest on loans – is it commercial activity?
Dear Friends, Greetings from CWS! I have the following query: 1. We are providing drip irrigation kits to farmers wherein there is a subsidy component of 50% from the Agriculture Department, Govt of AP, contribution from farmers and CWS contribution … Continue reading
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Learnings for Lokpal / Lokayukta Institution
As talks of Lokpal Bill during the current Parliament Session resurface, it is time to look at a study undertaken by researchers at Azimji Premji University’s Law & Governance Initiative, on working of the Karnataka Lokayukta, for important learning about … Continue reading
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More than 20% increment in High Networth Individuals in India
As per an Asia-Pacific Report released by Merril Lynch, despite the economic slowdown there has been steady increase in High Net Worth Individuals in Asia-Pacific markets. In India the numbers have risen almost by 21%. A High Net Worth has … Continue reading
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Bureaucracy becoming more representative
As per a govt publication, representation of SCs/STs has gone up remarkably in various levels of civil service measured over a period of 43 years. SCs Group A Group B Group C Group D 1st Jan 1965 1.64% 2.82% 8.88% … Continue reading
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Decline in Infant Mortality Rate
There has been a continuing declining trend in IMR since 2009. As per the latest data released by the Govt. IMR has declined by further three point to 44 per thousand in 2011 compared to 47 per 1000 in 2010. … Continue reading
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Large number of NGOs not filing FCRA Annual Return
Large number of NGOs are not filing Annual Return as per data released by FCRA Department. 18507 (FY 2009-10 : 16855) FCRA registeredNPOs have not filed their annual return for the financial year 2010-2011. Highest number of NPOs belong to … Continue reading
Posted in FCRA, TAX, LEGAL
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ISSUES RELATED TO TDS REFUND
Dear Sir/Madam Due to non-availibility of PAN in the records of the bank, the bank made TDS @ 20%. In Form16A, PAN of deductee says ‘PANNOTAVAILABLE’ stating the Q-TDS Return has been filed without giving the credit to the PAN … Continue reading
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Restrictions on Political Activities for NGOs
Dear Members, Under which section of the IT Act, Indian Trust Act and FCRA 2010, a registered Public charitable Trust is prohibited to influence/fund the political activity ? Looking forward to receiving your opinion. Regards, Shekar
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