Dear Sir,
We are in a dilemma in interpretation of two terms under the amended FCRR 2011. A hypothetical case is presented here:
1. A person XYZ is an employee of organisation ABC which is registered Trust/Society. S/he is invited by a Foreign organisation PQR which declares itself as ‘…a scientific, Political, and cultural organisation founded in xxx. It is an international network of scholars, health workers, and activists…”
2. Her/his travel, accomodation and other expenses are being met with by another foreign organization EFG. This organisation EFG declares itself as ‘ … one of the six major political foundations in the YYY tasked primarily with conducting political education both at home and abroad.”
3 The organization ABC has FCRA renewal application under process.
4. The organization ABC received substantial grant from State Govt. during past 10 years.
My dilemma is reflected in the following questions:
a) whether XYZ is a public servant as per FCRR 2011/FCRA 2010
b) whether XYZ comes under a ‘foreign hospitality’ as her travel, accommodation etc was paid by a political organisation for a conference organised by a political organisation
c) if it is what procedure should be followed, an NOC is essential from the Chief Functionary
d) if violated, what corrective measures need to be taken, is declaring in FC2 is adequate
e) what is the interpretation as the organizer and the host which are foreign sources have political education in their objectives
Dhruv
Secretary
VACHAN