MHA revokes Suspension of 37 Associations on opening FCRA account

Revocation of Suspension of the Associations on opening its FCRA account (s) in PFMS integrated bank

No.II/21022/58(951)/PFMS/2017/FCRA(MU)
Government of India
Ministry of Home Affairs
Foreigners Division

Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium,
Outer India Gate, New Delhi-110001

Dated 23 Jan 2019

ORDER

Whereas, in exercise of the powers conferred under section 46 of the FCRA, 2010 the Central Government vide notice dated 21.12.2017 had directed that all the persons who are either registered or who have sought prior permission under the FCRA, 2010 shall open their bank accounts as mandated in section 17 of the FCRA, 2010 in one or more banks who have integrated their system with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).

2. And whereas, this exercise was to be completed within one month of the publication of the above mentioned notice.

3. And whereas, it has been observed that the 156 associations have not opened their bank account(s) as mandated under section 17 of the FCRA, 2010 in PFMS-integrated banks and have contravened the provisions of the FCRA, 2010 by not complying with the directions of the Central Government.

4. And whereas, a Show Cause Notice was also served on 29/06/2018 to these associations to explain within 15 days of the issue of the notice, as to why appropriate action against the Association may not be taken as per the provisions of the FCRA, 2010 for not complying with the Govt. directions issued under section 46 of the Act.

5. And whereas, in exercise of the power conferred by section 13 of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, pending consideration of cancellation of their certificates, the Central Government had suspended the registration under FCRA, 2010 of the said associations for a period of one hundred and eighty days vide order dated 06 Dec 2018.

7. And whereas, the associations mentioned in the annexed list have opened their bank account(s) as mandated under section 17 of the FCRA, 2010 in PFMS-integrated banks and have complied with the Government directions issued under section 46 of the Act.

8. Now therefore, the suspension of the registration under FCRA,2010 of the associations mentioned in the annexed list is hereby revoked with immediate effect.

This issues with the approval of the competent authority.

(S R BIRUA)
DDG (MU)
Telephone No: – 011 23077510

To

The Chief Functionary
The associations mentioned in the list as attached.

Copy to :-

1. The respective Public Sector Bank/Gramin Bank/ Sahakari Bank/Co-operative Bank receiving/utilization : To defreeze the FC Receiving/utilization accounts of the respective Association immediately.

(S R BIRUA)
DDG (MU)
Telephone No: – 011 23077510

N.0.0

Copy for information and necessary action to:-

1. C L Sharma, Technical Director, NIC : with the request to load the order to be displayed on the FCRA Portal.

2. US(FC-I)/US(FC-II)

(S R BIRUA)
DDG (MU)
Telephone No: – 011 23077510

List of NGOs/Associations whose Suspension of FCRA Registration is revoked