Author Archives: SRRF

Query- FC Money

Posted on March 22, 2012 by SRRF

Dear Friends, I have a problem on hand from one of the partners and the problem goes like this: 1.       Donor gave Rs. 20000/- in cash during the visit to the partner. The money was not put in the FC … Continue reading →

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Query- Can an Indian NGO open a branch office in USA ?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by SRRF

Dear SRRF Dialogue members, We have received a set of queries from ‘Priyamvada Singh’ Q.1. If a registered NGO in India plans to set up a branch office/chapter in USA (Mainly to mobilize resources/support for its India based social development … Continue reading →

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Marginalised sections benefiting from NREGS

Posted on March 21, 2012 by SRRF

NREGS, a rural workfare program, is one of India’s largest anti-poverty programs. Going by the statistics available on work activities generated through NREGS has major findings: OBCs were the single largest social group participating in NREGS in Andhra Pradesh (52.3%) … Continue reading →

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50 % Indians have mobiles, but defecate in the open

Posted on March 20, 2012 by SRRF

According to the Census 2011 data, nearly half of the country’s population does not have a bathroom at home and defecates in open places, but 63.2% people own mobile phone or have a telephone connection. Top 3 States having no … Continue reading →

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Going to School, does not necessarily mean learning

Posted on March 19, 2012 by SRRF

All over India, nearly 97 % of all children between 6 and 14 years old are enrolled in some form of primary school. According to the Ministry of Human Resource Development, 70 % of all children not enrolled are in … Continue reading →

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Latest changes brought in Budget Impacting NPO sector

Posted on March 17, 2012 by SRRF

1) No deductions shall be allowed under Section 80G & 80GGA in respect of donations of any sum exceeding ten thousand rupees paid in cash 2)  If your income has been charged to Income Tax in one year that does … Continue reading →

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In a recent case it has been held that if an NGO whose charitable activities fall under ‘Other activities of Public Utilities’ than a business activity of such an organization will be taxable

Posted on March 16, 2012 by SRRF

For details see below: [2011] 128 ITD 177 (Bang.) IN THE ITAT BANGALORE BENCH ‘A’ i25 Rural Mobile Commerce Services v. Director of Income-tax (Exemptions)* DR. O.K. NARAYANAN, VICE-PRESIDENT AND GEORGE GEORGE K., JUDICIAL MEMBER IT APPEAL NO. 1120 (BANG.) … Continue reading →

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Query- Whether income received from FCRA fund can be deposited in FCRA utilisation bank account?

Posted on March 16, 2012 by SRRF

Whether income received from FCRA fund can be deposited in FCRA utilisation bank account? Rajneesh

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Pedestrians need more space, better pavements

Posted on March 15, 2012 by SRRF

Till a few years ago, New York too had faced the challenges that Delhi faces now. The number of private vehicles was on the rise and flyovers were choc-a-block with vehicles. There was little space for parking and the number … Continue reading →

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Query- FCRA

Posted on March 13, 2012 by SRRF

Dear SRRF members, I would really appreciate if you can answer my queries. – Does a foreign NGO require FCRA registration if they are only purchasing goods and services with foreign funds? (As per Sec2 (h) (iii) Explanation 3 of … Continue reading →

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