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Some NGOs informed the court that despite receiving approval from Ministry of Home Affairs, SBI was delaying opening of accounts under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).

NEW DELHI: With the country witnessing the second wave of Covid-19, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the validity of registration certificates issued under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 that have expired or will expire between September 29, 2020 to September 30, 2021. "Keeping in view the exigencies arising out of Covid-19 situation and to ensure smooth transition to the amended FCRA regime, the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by section...

This was the finding of a survey, which covered NGOs, experts, economists, and statisticians Many non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are facing severe financial difficulties as most of the funds and donations are being diverted towards management of the COVID-19 pandemic and relief efforts, revealed a survey. With funds diverted to COVID-19 healthcare and immediate relief, many NGOs are facing the threat of closure and job cuts. A large amount of CSR, retail and philanthropic funds were expe...

Validity of registration certificates under FCRA extended till Sept end ​ By IANS | ​ 0 Views Validity of registration certificates under FCRA extended till Sept end. Image Source: IANS News New Delhi, May 19 : The Central government on Wednesday extended the validity of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration certificates of entities till September end this year. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) took the decision considering those certificates which have expired or ar...

FCRA rules: Govt extends validity of registration certificates for NGOs till September 30 FCRA rules: Govt extends validity of registration certificates for NGOs till September 30 The Ministry of Home Affairs has made two important announcements regarding FCRA rules for NGOs. The fresh decisions are likely to help NGOs receive foreign funding that is urgently required during the second wave of Covid-19 in the country. advertisement UPDATED: May 19, 2021 18:00 IST The decisio has been taken in t...

Govt extends FCRA registration date for NGOs till September 30 SECTIONS Last Updated: May 19, 2021, 08:10 PM IST Share Synopsis Another order issued by the ministry said the non-government organisations (NGOs) can open their FCRA accounts to receive foreign donations at the main branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) at Sansad Marg in Delhi till June 30. Agencies The order issued by the MHA is being seen as a relief to the NGOs for switching to the new FCRA regime. The Ministry of Home Affairs...

MHA permits FCRA accounts to open account in SBI New Delhi May 19, 2021 Account holders can’t recieve foreign contribution in any other account The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has permitted existing Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) account holders, including NGOs and associations, to open their “FCRA Account” in the New Delhi Main Branch (NDMB) of the State Bank of India up to June 30, 2021. “After that date they shall not be eligible to receive foreign contribution in ...

MHA extends registration validity under FCRA till September 30 MHA extends registration validity under FCRA till September 30 NEW DELHI : With the country witnessing the second wave of COVID-19, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the validity of registration certificates issued under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 that have expired or will expire between September 29, 2020 to September 30, 2021. “Keeping in view the exigencies arising out of COVID-19 situation a...

The second surge of Covid-19 infections in India has laid bare the damage caused by the Narendra Modi government’s amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act in September, 2020. Made in the name of transparency, these were criticized then as harmfully restrictive; the International Commission of Jurists even requested the president of India not to pass them. For example, the amendments compel organizations with FCRA permission to receive foreign funds through a designated account...

COVID-19 has once again proved that the Indian civil society is willing to fill the vacuum created by the state in times of despair. Several organisations and individuals have been offering help to victims across the country.