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IT dept alleges Sonu Sood, associates evaded Rs 20 cr tax, violated FCRA

It also accused Sood of violating the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) while raising donations from abroad.

HC asks Centre to not take action against trust for not filing returns

Delhi High Court has directed Centre not to take any coercive step against a charitable trust, for not filing its annual return as mandated under FCRA due to technical glitches on the portal

Ensure FCRA accounts opened for NGOs in 10 days of MHA approval: HC to SBI

The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the State Bank of India (SBI) to ensure it opens FCRA accounts for NGOs within 10 days of receiving approval from the Centre.

War on Covid: Nasscom seeks easing of FCRA for smoother foreign aid flow

Also wants govt to allow all WHO-approved vaccines into the country

An irrational fear of civil society

Through a series of innovative measures, the government has succeeded in kneecapping NGOs, if not finishing them off entirely

Tracing the broad spectrum of NGO foreign funding ecosphere in India

According to FCRA, NGOs are only eligible for FCRA registration if they have been in existence for at least three years

Home ministry extends validity of FCRA registration of NGOs till May 31

MHA has extended the validity of registration certificates issued to NGOs under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, expiring between September 29, 2020 and May 31, 2021, till May 31 this year.

Govt's social stock exchanges proposal may face disclosure roadblock

An SSE is a platform that allows NGOs and voluntary non-profit organisations to raise capital for social purposes

Govt crackdowns on youth and NGOs betray fear of emerging leadership

In the "managed democracy" that India seems to be moving towards, there is space for only a single political vision

NGOs are expected to adhere to our laws: MEA on action against Amnesty

"We also expect that other governments would not condone contravention of Indian laws by any entity," Srivastava added

As Amnesty shuts office, anxiety and uncertainty cloud the NGO world

NGOs have expressed concerns over the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2020. These, they say, will further clip the wings of the beleaguered civil society

Amnesty's statement far from truth, attempt to influence probe: MHA

The Union Home Ministry said all the "glossy statements" about humanitarian work and speaking truth to power are nothing but a "ploy to divert attention" from their activities

Amnesty International shuts India operations, says govt 'freezing dissent'

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) began proceedings following an FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on charges of an alleged violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act

Best of BS Opinion: Beyond FCRA, raise demand via govt spending & more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Beyond FCRA

Governing NGOs demands consistency and transparency

Parliament passes bill to amend Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to make it mandatory for office bearers of NGOs to provide their Aadhaar numbers at the time of registration and also bring various other changes

FCRA Bill passed in Lok Sabha, civil society says it will throttle NGOs

MoS for Home says Bill necessary for Aatmanirbhar Bharat, is not against any religion or NGO

Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act

Among other provisions, the bill proposes to enable the Centre to allow a NGO or association to surrender its FCRA certificate

Regulatory compliance, FCRA challenges for policy think tanks in India

Having set up its India office in 2013, Brookings Institution's brief stint here raises a key question: Are foreign think tanks less enamoured by India?

CBI files charge sheet against consultant Deepak Talwar for fund diversion

Talwar is already in prison in cases relating to alleged corruption in lobbying for aviation deals, they said