Category Archives: FCRA, TAX, LEGAL

I have now joined another NGO called “Pratham Books” in Bangalore. They are into developing, publishing & distributing children’s books in various languages and promoting reading habit among children. I have a query in this. We receive grants/donations from various … Continue reading →

Please note that there has been some important changes in online filing of FCRA annual return (FC-6). As per FCRA department, now there is no need to submit hard copy of FC-6 to the ministry, you have to upload scan … Continue reading →

Dear SRRF Member, I have query on the topic “Whether Foreign travel expenses allowed under IT Act? One of the auditors says that the foreign travel expense as it is not allowed under section 11 (1). as per IT Act  … Continue reading →

Respected sir Greetings HELP is a NGO working in coastal AP. Recently we received a notice from one person under RTI Act 2005. He asking our about details of funds received from and spending details including each beneficiary name and … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, I have a query on payment of professional fee to a foreign consultant for work done in India: 1. Can this payment be made? 2. What is the procedure for the payment in India? 3. What would be … Continue reading →

Dear Friends, Greetings from Hyderabad! I have come across many organizations which are registered as Societies but the PAN is reflecting the organizations as Trusts. This is based on the 4th letter in the PAN. In case of online filing, … Continue reading →

Dear All, Can A Panchayath receive Foreign Funds as Grants without any FCRA or such registration? Can A Panchayath receive Foreign Funds as Loan without any FCRA or such registration? The New Legislation on Multi State Societies and even the … Continue reading →

Dear Sir Greetings ! Can anyone suggest me on the following: Our total FC fund includes some amount which belongs to our own. It means it includes the minimum balance in FC Bank account when opened and cumulative interest there … Continue reading →

Dear Sir, We are a principal recipient of foreign funds and we have given sub grants to some organization.Out of the subgrant money , the subgrantee have purchased several assets which includes Furniture and equipment. As part of the contract … Continue reading →

Greetings from Satvik : Promoting Ecological Farming.    We are NGO working in Kachchh district. Recently we have opted Employee Group Gratuity Scheme of LIC. We were advised to seek approval under Part C of the Fourth Schedule of the … Continue reading →