Author Archives: SRRF

Insurance portability

Posted on November 8, 2011 by SRRF

Some of you may be aware that effective 1st Oct 2011 anyone can change its health insurance policy from company to another, without losing the benefits. According to the guidelines issued by IRDA, following process needs to be followed for … Continue reading →

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HIV+ to get Insurance cover

Posted on November 7, 2011 by SRRF

Presently persons affected by HIV/AIDS are denied any insurance coverage and at times even withdraw existing policies. A PIL was filed against this practice of insurance company. At present, only one company out of the 24 insurance companies listed with … Continue reading →

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NEW COMPANIES BILL

Posted on November 4, 2011 by SRRF

Proposed Company Law Bill and its impact on Voluntary sector As requested by some of the SRRF Dialogue members, in this post major changes proposed in the Companies Bill 2009 which are likely to impact the Voluntary Sector, as well … Continue reading →

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Delhi Government yet to take action for setting up Human Rights courts despite making promises

Posted on November 3, 2011 by SRRF

Though Delhi Government promised in June 2011 to Delhi High Court that within six weeks it will either establish or designate Human Right Courts. However 5 months have elapsed and there does not seem to be any movement on the … Continue reading →

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Thanks for adding me

Posted on November 3, 2011 by SRRF

Dear Tanvi, Greetings of the Day! Many thanks for adding me in group! Thanks & Regards, — Dr. Mahesh Dattatraya Patil. (Consulting Physician, Trainer & HSP-PHP) H.NO.8/710, Dyanvel-Niwas, Near Bank of Baroda, Housing Society Colony, Ambajogai. Dist:Beed, Maharasthra, India. Pin:431517 … Continue reading →

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notional expenses

Posted on November 2, 2011 by SRRF

Dear Subhash ji, I would like your inputs or maybe inputs from group members. A common practice followed by various organisations which certain people call allocations while others call notional expenses are as follows: 1) Charge against use of own … Continue reading →

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CBDT’s extensive scrutiny of NGOs

Posted on November 2, 2011 by SRRF

Dear Friends, We share below a news item from recent Business Standard. The news item speaks for itself, so please brace for Govt’s wrath…… CBDT’s extensive scrutiny of NGOs Santosh Tiwari / New Delhi October 31, 2011, 1:15 IST   … Continue reading →

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Accusations against Kiran Bedi of the India Against Corruption movement

Posted on October 27, 2011 by SRRF

The accusations against Kiran Bedi of the India Against Corruption movement reveals a different face of the NGO. She is accused of having claimed full ticket charges when she was getting subsidised air tickets thanks to her gallentry award subsidies … Continue reading →

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S. 80G applications

Posted on October 24, 2011 by SRRF

Dear Asif, I am sorry for rather delayed reply. Though intention of the legislature is quite clear that 80G exemption is now available in perpetuity till withdrawn by the Dept., however our experience for getting this exemption in perpetuity is … Continue reading →

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Human Rights Violation may appear in companies’ annual report

Posted on October 21, 2011 by SRRF

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is in the process of drawing up new requirements regarding the inclusion of human rights issues into the wider corporate responsibility framework. The proposed guidelines would call on companies operating in India to submit an annual … Continue reading →

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