Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

Offering USG Machine to a Trust

Posted on August 25, 2020 by SRRF

Dear Members, I would like to know whether a FCRA Registered social organisation can by Ultra Sonography Machine(USG machine) with foreign donation and can offer that USG machine to a health center needed most  run by a Charitable Trust which … Continue reading →

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Transfer of fund from FCRA utilization to partner main FCRA account

Posted on August 21, 2020 by SRRF

Dear Sir,   This is Sourav Ghosh from Delhi, I have a query regarding the FCRA utilization account. Is it possible to transfer fund to Grant Partner i.e,  another NGO main FCRA designated account from our organization FCRA utilization account. … Continue reading →

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Query – Process to update FCRA Bank Account changed due to merger of the Banks.‎

Posted on August 12, 2020 by SRRF

Sirs, Governmentof India took a decision to merge many public sector banks to merge into a few number of banks. Our Vijaya Bank is merged with Bank of Baroda. Our bank account number and bank registered for receiving funds under … Continue reading →

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TAXABILITY OF SPECIFIC DONATION TO TRUST NOT REGISTERED UNDER 12A

Posted on June 19, 2020 by SRRF

Dear Sir/Mam, We sought guidance/ suggestions regarding the following queries in case of Trust established vide duly executed Trust Deed:- 1. Whether the Trust can receive donation from Trustees towards Corpus in Cash of > Rs. 2,000/- ?2. Whether donations received … Continue reading →

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Procedure and formalities to open NGO in India by OCI card holder

Posted on May 23, 2020 by SRRF

Dear Sir, I would request you if you can provide information about the provisions of FCRA and other laws related to a person who is a foreign citizen of Indian origin with an OCI card retired and moved to India … Continue reading →

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Requirement for applying for 12AA/80G registration extended to 1st October 2020

Posted on May 9, 2020 by SRRF

Requirements for filing applications for re-validation of S.12AA / 80G /S.10(23C) which was to be applied between 1st June – 31 August has now been extended to 1st October 2020 to 31st December 2020. — Socio Research & Reform Foundation … Continue reading →

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Clarification on renewal of 12AA & 80G

Posted on May 6, 2020 by SRRF

Dear Sir, It was proposed in the budget about re registrations of NGO’s under 12AA & renewals of 80G. Is there any guideline released by Income tax Dept in this reg—Thanks & Regards Abhijeet

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En masse Inspections by Govt

Posted on March 17, 2020 by SRRF

En masse Inspections by Govt Further to our last post on this subject (http://blog.srr-foundation.org/?p=3860), it is now clear that FCRA Dept has issued notices en masse to a large number of NPOs, with large amount of funds under FCRA. These … Continue reading →

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Notices under S.23 of FCRA Act

Posted on March 4, 2020 by SRRF

Notices under S.23 of FCRA Act. 2010 It has come to our knowledge that currently several International NGOs are receiving notices from FCRA Department for various reasons including inspection under S.23 of FCRA Act 2010. This seems to be first … Continue reading →

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Deduction of TDS on Grants

Posted on February 28, 2020 by SRRF

Dear friends, I request your guidance on the following query. If an NGO ( Grantee) has 12 A certificate but does not have 80 G certificate, and if the same NGO is getting donation / grant from an 80 G … Continue reading →

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