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GST on Grants

Some of you may have heard news that as per a recent decision, Grants are to be covered under GST. SRRF Dialogue examines the case and its implications.  Jayshankar Gramin Va Adivasi Vikas Sanstha, (referred to as JGAVS)an NPO is … Continue reading

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Uncertain times for status of FCRA Renewal ‎

These are uncertain times for most NPOs registered under FCRA. Last time most NPOs FCRA was renewed on 31st Oct 2016 or a date close to it, hence as per rules, FCRA was to expire five years later on or … Continue reading

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Can Local proceeds rec’d on sale of FC assets be deposited to FCRA account?‎

The issue of receiving proceeds from non-FCRA sources has always been a prickly issue, as often bankers do not allow remittances from local sources to be deposited in the FCRA bank account. SBI has now started allowing deposit of proceeds … Continue reading

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Charity Commissioner – Maharashtra : Due Date for Annual ‎Return extended

As many of you, particularly from Maharashtra region, would be aware that each Charitable Trust / Society needs to submit their Annual Return within 15 days after 30th September. However due to Covid, Govt of Maharashtra has been extending this … Continue reading

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12A and 80G Approval

Dear Sir, We have received an order giving provisional certificate for 12A and 80G. Could you please advise how long it takes to get the original certificate ?  Or, this would suffice for next 5 years. Best, Wikky

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FCRA implication in paying education fees directly to Institutions

Hello I found your website through internet.  I read many of articles and it’s give me very good knowledge. I am living in Canada and working with few NPO here. My question is regarding sponsoring the education from Canada. How … Continue reading

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80G Donation Format

Greetings ! Is there any format issued by Income Tax or any government department for issuing 80G donation receipt. The receipt an NGO issues when a donation is received. Any particular format and what all details of donor and NGO … Continue reading

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Will the record of the old PAN Card be transferred to the new PAN Card?

विषय :- क्या पुराने पैन कार्ड नंबर का रेकॉर्ड / नए पेन कार्ड पर शिफ्ट होगा ? सोसाइटी का पेन कार्ड फर्म केटगरी में था जिसके चलते 12A OR 80G का रेनुवल नहीं हो रहा था उसका फ्रॉम 10a समिट … Continue reading

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Extension of the validity of FCRA registration to 31 ‎December 2021‎

We are happy to inform you all that Ministry of Home Affairs re-extended the validity of registration certificates whose registration expiring / expired during the period between 29th September 2020 and 31st December 2021 (Notice: No. II/21022/23(22)/2020-FCRA-II, Dated 30th September … Continue reading

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FC Renewal Status

Dear Sir We had applied for the Renewal of FCRA registration on 7th May.  So far there is no update. Validity is ending in Oct.   What are the experiences of other NGOs in this regard? What we should do?How … Continue reading

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