Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

NGOs and their overseas operations

Posted on October 30, 2014 by SRRF

Diwali greetings to SRRF colleagues! Writing with a request for some guidance: As part of one of our research studies, we are looking at Indian CSOs engagement with development cooperation. We have interviewed CSO voices some of who mentioned difficulties … Continue reading →

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Cash payments of more than Rs 20,000 prohibited by FCRA Department

Posted on October 27, 2014 by SRRF

FCRA Dept has come out with a Circular dated 21st October 2014, as per which that NGOs utilizing funds out of their FC Designated accounts and FCRA Utilisation Accounts must utilize these funds through account payee cheques or through demand … Continue reading →

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STATUS OF S.25 COMPANIES UNDER NEW COMPANIES ACT 2013

Posted on October 18, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Sir: I have a two-fold query regarding Sec 25 Companies under the Companies Act of 1956 (now presented as Sec 8 Companies under the Companies Act 2013): 1. Do existing Sec 25 Companies have to re-register under Sec 8, … Continue reading →

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Is grant received from UNWOMEN exempted under FCRA?

Posted on October 18, 2014 by SRRF

Dear All, lease let me know if grant received from UNWOMEN is exempted under the FCRA law. Thanks! Satya

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Help line for filing of FCRA online return

Posted on October 7, 2014 by SRRF

मान्यवर , सानुरोध पूरक कहना है की दलित विकास अभियान समिति , बिहार मे वंचित वर्गो के बीच सेवारत है | Socio Research & Reform Foundation हमे किस तरह की सहयोग प्रदान कर सकती है ,प्लीज हमे मार्गदर्शित किया जाय … Continue reading →

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FCRA Dept is sending notice to almost 10,000 organisations for failing to file FCRA returns

Posted on October 4, 2014 by SRRF

FCRA Dept is in the process of sending notices to as many as 10,000 organisations all over India who have not filed their annual returns during any financial year during FY 2009-10, 2010-11 & 2011-12. It is asking organisations who … Continue reading →

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Can we deposit refunds from travel agent in to FCRA A/c?

Posted on September 27, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Sir, I had the opportunity to attend one of your seminars recently Ahmedabad. I am writing this mail seeking clarification on one of the matters concerning FCRA. We recently made a booking through a travel agent for an FCRA … Continue reading →

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Applicability of Service Tax

Posted on September 22, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Sir, My organization is working in Orissa on disaster management. We availed services from one agency (local based) and their total bill throughout the financial year crossed Rs. 14 lakhs . Agency is not claiming the service tax. Please let me … Continue reading →

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Can balance funds of project be returned to foreign source from fcra by bank transfer

Posted on September 13, 2014 by SRRF

Dear Friends, Can balance funds of project be returned to foreign source from fcra bank account via wire transfer. Kindly advise. Thanks, Regards, Arvind Balamkar Finance Associate for TeachForIndia

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Payment to All India Radio from FC Funds

Posted on September 12, 2014 by SRRF

Following query received form Ms. Surabhi Agarwal: Dear Sir, Greetings We have planned a programme on Violence against women and wish to broadcast this on All India Radio. Please suggest whether this activity can be done through FC grants. Regards … Continue reading →

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