Corporate Law : The amendment strengthens regulation of foreign contributions with new oversight mechanisms. The key takeaway is tighter complianc...
Corporate Law : This explains why educational institutions are fully covered under FCRA when receiving foreign funds. The key takeaway is that aca...
Corporate Law : Explains how religious and charitable trusts can comply with FCRA, highlighting proper donation channels, fund utilization, and re...
Corporate Law : Hospitals and medical NGOs must disclose all foreign grants, equipment, and medicines under FCRA; non-compliance can lead to froze...
CA, CS, CMA : Learn the correct accounting treatment for fixed assets purchased with foreign contributions under the FCRA. This guide covers cap...
Corporate Law : CBI registers a case against a Delhi-based private company and its Director for alleged violations of FCRA provisions, involving u...
Company Law : List of agencies of the United Nations, and other international agencies and organizations notified by the Central Government to b...
Corporate Law : During preceding 3 years (2019, 2020, 2021) registration certificates of 1811 number of Associations have been cancelled under the...
Corporate Law : A case was registered against 36 accused including 7 public servants of FCRA Division of MHA & NIC and middlemen, representatives ...
Corporate Law : MHA did not freeze bank accounts of Missionaries of Charity (MoC) State Bank of India informed that Missionaries of Charity itse...
Income Tax : The court held that valid registration under income-tax law is a relevant factor under FCRA and cannot be ignored. Failure to cons...
Income Tax : Delhi High Court has set aside a tax department notice to cancel a foundation's tax registration, ruling it was premature while an...
Income Tax : ITAT reinstates 80G approval for Tiger Research and Conservation Trust, highlighting its compliance with fund utilization and its ...
Corporate Law : Noel Harper & Ors Vs Union of India (Supreme Court of India) Sub-Whether amendment made to Section 7, 12(1A),12A and 17(1) of ...
Fema / RBI : Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative Vs Union of India (Delhi High Court) Delhi High Court upheld the decision of Centre to suspen...
Corporate Law : MHA advises FCRA registered associations to submit renewal applications at least four months before expiry, warning that late subm...
Corporate Law : Ministry of Home Affairs extends FCRA registration validity for certain entities with pending renewal applications or expiring bet...
Corporate Law : India's Ministry of Home Affairs updates FCRA Rules 2011, introducing revised documentation for foreign contribution registration,...
Corporate Law : MHA permits NGOs with expired FCRA registration to pay compounding penalties and fees from their FCRA account via online portal; o...
Corporate Law : Indian government sets new validity periods for receiving and utilizing foreign contributions under FCRA, impacting existing and f...
Reserve Bank of India RBI/2022-23/178 CO.DPSS.RPPD.No.S1931/04-03-001/2022-23 February 16, 2023 The Chairman / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer of member banks participating in NEFT and RTGS Systems Madam / Dear Sir, Introduction of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) related transaction code in NEFT and RTGS Systems Under the FCRA, 2010 (amended as on September 28, […]
Before we dive into the provisions regarding raising foreign contributions from foreign sources, it is important to understand the nature of this act i.e whether it is civil or criminal, strictly interpreted or has space for liberal interpretation and the true spirit/intention of the legislators.
List of agencies of the United Nations, and other international agencies and organizations notified by the Central Government to be not covered by the definition of ‘foreign source’, under section 2(1)(j)(ii) of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 ****** The United Nations System I. Secretariat 1. Office of Internal Oversight Services, New York. 2. Office […]
No member of a Legislature or office-bearer of a political party or Judge or Government servant or employee of any corporation or any other body owned or controlled by the Government shall, while visiting any country or territory outside India, accept, except with the prior permission of the Central Government, any foreign hospitality:
Explore the FAQs on FCRA, 2010 – its purpose, key definitions, regulations, and eligibility criteria for receiving foreign contributions. Get insights at a glance!
The validity of FCRA registration certificates of such entities whose validity was extended till 30.09.2022 in terms of the Public Notice dated 22.06.2022 and whose renewal application is pending will stand extended till 31.03.2023 or till the date of disposal of renewal application, whichever is earlier.
FAQs regarding online submission of application for revision of an order passed by the competent authority under section 32 of FCRA, 2010.
During preceding 3 years (2019, 2020, 2021) registration certificates of 1811 number of Associations have been cancelled under the provisions of the Foreign contribution Regulation Act, 2010 (FCRA 2010). Reasonable opportunity of being heard is given in terms of Section 14(2) of FCRA 2010, by issuing Show Cause Notice before a decision about cancellation of […]
Vide oreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2022 – Central Government exempts from disclosure Foreign Receipts From Relatives Abroad Upto Rs 10 Lakhs Per Year. Earlier the limit was Rs. one Lakh. Also Read: Govt makes FCRA offences under Sections 35, 37, 3, 11 compoundable MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st July, 2022 G.S.R. […]
Centre Government vide Notification dated 01st July 2022 makes FCRA offences under Sections 35, 37, 3, 11 of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 compoundable on certain conditions. MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 1st July, 2022 S.O. 3025(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 41 of the Foreign Contribution […]
