Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

Good Afternoon, I seek your valuable advice for the following. Old assets bought out of FCRA project in 2017 has been sold to ordinary local buyers in town. Where should we deposit the money/ cheque given by them? Can cheque … Continue reading →

These amendmentshave been brought to further tighten the rules and reporting Forms. The changes are applicable from the date of publication in the Gazette. In earlier two posts, following topics have been covered: In today’s posts we cover issues relating … Continue reading →

This amendment has been brought to further tighten the rules and reporting Forms. The changes are applicable from the date of publication in the Gazette. In yesterday’s post, topics of Key Functionaries and applicability of FCRA towards For-Profit entities were … Continue reading →

This amendment has been brought to further tighten the rules and reporting Forms. The changes are applicable from the date of publication in the Gazette. Considering large number of amendments which impact several aspect of FCRA legislation, it is decided … Continue reading →

FCRA amendment Act 2026, which was introduced by the Govt on 25 March 2026 in the Parliament. The bill puts in place mechanism of how Govt would takeover the assets and properties of all those entities whose FCRA has been … Continue reading →

Many of SRRF Dialogue members would be involved in finalising their FC4 return. This year’s return has certain issues, which is creating a lot of confusion, amongst most NPOs. SRRF Dialogue is posting a para-wise Guidance to help members fill … Continue reading →

FCRA Dept has started issuing show-cause notices to registered entities, which have not received FCRA funds in last three years (FY 2021-22 to 2023-24). A sample copy of the Notice issued can be seen here. The Show cause Notice is … Continue reading →

Indian Social Action Forum vs Union of India.[1] [WP(C) 10199/2016&CM APPL. 37992/2021 – Delhi HC: Order dt 24-07-2025) Delhi HC (Justice NitinWasudeo Sambre & Justice Anish Dayal) decided in favour of appellant NGO – INSAF, whose FCRA renewal registration application … Continue reading →

UNION OF INDIA Versus M/S SHARMA CENTRE FOR HERITAGE EDUCATION, SLP(C)No. 26284-26285/2025[1] We refer to Madras HC case that we reported only a few days back (https://blog.srr-foundation.org/?p=4788), where Justice N. Anand Venkatesh had decided in favour of appellant NGOs, whose … Continue reading →

Madras HC quashes refusal to Renew FCRA because funds were transferred from one sister NGO to another without any malafide Sharma Centre for Heritage Education & Ellen Sharma Memorial Trust vs Union of India &Anr.[1] [CMA No. 746 of 2022 … Continue reading →