Author Archives: SRRF

Tender Money

Posted on May 24, 2012 by SRRF

Dear Friends, I have a query and would request you all to respond. We have a EU supported project and as part of the guielines we have to float a International Open Tender for procurement. My point is as follows: … Continue reading →

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VAT Applicability for charities

Posted on May 12, 2012 by SRRF

Dear SRRF Members, Can you please let me know whether there is any exemption available for registered charities on VAT payment? In some cases when we purchase equipment we are charged VAT. Can we tell the sellers not to charge … Continue reading →

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Is Bt cotton enhancing yield?

Posted on May 11, 2012 by SRRF

Cotton provides livelihood to more than 60 million people in India by way of support in agriculture, processing, and use of cotton in textiles. It is an important element of the agriculture GDP contributing 29.8%. In terms of quantity, India … Continue reading →

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FCRA applicability

Posted on May 10, 2012 by SRRF

Dear SRRF Members, We have received a new query on FCRA Applicability, from Venkat Raidu 1. Is FCR Act applicable to those agencies which are formed by Act of Parliament? Or 2. they can receive funds without registrations? Looking forward … Continue reading →

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Query- Service Tax

Posted on April 26, 2012 by SRRF

  Dear SRRF members, We have received a new query under Service Tax, from Sachchida Kindly let us know:- 1. Manufacturing of lather garments excisable & rate of excise. 2. Applicability of service tax if manufacturing on jabwork basis. Looking forward to your … Continue reading →

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Purchasing Power Parity- An Indian Summary

Posted on April 21, 2012 by SRRF

India has become the third largest economy in the world in purchasing power parity, overtaking Japan. With this distinction, India joins United States and China. The purchase of power parity shows how much amount is required when it comes to … Continue reading →

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Query-Service Tax

Posted on April 20, 2012 by SRRF

Dear SRRF members, We have received a new query under Service Tax, from B V Soma Sastry ” I am attaching a circular issued by the GoI on 17.03.2012 with regards to Service Tax wherein organizations registered under section 12aa of the IT … Continue reading →

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Query- TDS

Posted on April 20, 2012 by SRRF

Dear SRRF members, We have received a new query under TDS, from Collen Margaret ” I am working for a Reg. Society where our main source of income is Rentals for which I have obtained TDS exemption certificate from IT department. Apart … Continue reading →

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Query-FCRA

Posted on April 19, 2012 by SRRF

Dear SRRF members, We have received a new query under FCRA, from B V Soma Sastry ” I have two questions: Can grants be given from utilization FC account? Do we have to send the bank statements of the utilization accounts along with … Continue reading →

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Query- CSR

Posted on April 10, 2012 by SRRF

  Dear SRRF members, We have received a new query under CSR, from Uday Shankar As a lay person trying to dabble with accountability issues which should be the concern of one and all engaged in development action, I seek … Continue reading →

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