FCRA Rules: Govt amends Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, allows relatives to send Rs 10 lakh without disclosing it
The new law permits relatives to send up to Rs 10 lakh without telling the government. If the sum is exceeded, individuals will have three months instead of 30 days to notify the government.
Jul 03, 2022, 10:37 AM IST
CBI raids Amnesty International's Bengaluru and Delhi offices over violation of foreign funding
On November 5, the CBI had registered a case. It was alleged that the provision of the FCRA and Indian Penal Code (IPC) were contravened by the organisation by receiving foreign contributions from Amnesty International UK, even though prior registration or permissions were denied to the Amnesty International India Foundation Trust (AIIFT) and other Trusts under FCRA.
Nov 15, 2019, 17:57 PM IST
Centre cancelled registration of 4,842 NGOs in 2017
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju did not mention the names of NGOs whose registration was cancelled in 2017.
Dec 20, 2017, 21:09 PM IST
IIT Delhi issues clarification over FCRA issue
IIT Delhi has issued clarification over the reports about non-submission of annual statement of returns on FCRA ( Foreign Contribution Regulation Act).
Sep 16, 2017, 07:43 AM IST
Govt asks 1,222 NGOs to validate bank accounts in which they receive foreign contribution
As per FCRA, if an NGO is put under prior permission category, it is barred to receive foreign funding from abroad without taking permission from the Home Ministry.
Sep 13, 2017, 21:05 PM IST
Over 18K NGOs fail to file annual returns for 5 years: Govt
The minister also said a number of NGOs, registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010, with invalid bank accounts were asked to validate the same.
Jul 26, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
1,000 NGOs barred for misutilising foreign funds: Centre
Over 1,000 NGOs have been barred for misutilising foreign funds and 2,000 asked to validate their existing FCRA designated bank accounts, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Jul 18, 2017, 22:15 PM IST
Show cause notices to 5,922 NGOs for cancellation of FCRA registration
As many as 5,922 NGOs can lose their licence to receive foreign donations.
Jul 10, 2017, 23:30 PM IST
Government asks 3,768 NGOs to validate bank accounts
In a circular, the ministry said all NGOs which were registered under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) should receive donations from abroad in a single designated bank account.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:35 PM IST
Trouble for Aam Aadmi Party! MHA asks Arvind Kejriwal-led party to explain overseas funding, AAP calls it `political witch hunt`
An MHA official said the communication to the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP was part of its "routine" queries sent to a few other political parties regarding overseas funding.
May 05, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
CBI files chargesheet against Teesta Setalvad
A chargesheet has been filed by CBI against social activist Teesta Setalvad, her husband Javed Anand and a company run by them for alleged violation of foreign funding rules.
Jan 03, 2017, 19:26 PM IST
Extend FCRA renewal deadline, NGOs petition MHA
An apex body of NGOs has petitioned the Union Home Ministry, urging it to extend the date of FCRA renewal to December 31, fearing that otherwise many organisations awaiting renewed licenses will have to cease operations.
Oct 17, 2016, 20:26 PM IST
Zakir Naik's NGO funded by radical groups?
The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated scrutiny of the files related to the foreign funding of Zakir Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation.
Jul 13, 2016, 12:05 PM IST
Home ministry official Anand Joshi, held on graft charge, gets bail
A court here on Tuesday granted bail to suspended Home Ministry undersecretary Anand Joshi in a graft case, but warned him of bail cancellation if any of the conditions imposed by it was violated.
Jun 07, 2016, 19:05 PM IST
CBI to produce MHA official Anand Joshi in court today
Home Ministry Under Secretary Anand Joshi was arrested in connection with issuance of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) notices arbitrarily to NGOs for financial gains.
May 16, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
MHA Under Secretary Anand Joshi, accused of corruption, leaves home 'in search of peace'
Anand Joshi, Under Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, who stands accused of corruption and murky dealings with certain NGOs, has reportedly left his home.
May 11, 2016, 11:27 AM IST
CBI to grill MHA Under Secretary Anand Joshi
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to question Under Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs Anand Joshi, who stands accused of corruption and murky dealings with certain NGOs.
May 11, 2016, 09:37 AM IST
Delhi HC's no to plea for CBI probe into AAP foreign funding
Earlier, the central government told the court that the previous government had investigated the issue but nothing was found against the AAP.
Dec 17, 2015, 16:43 PM IST
What is the system to enforce FCRA: HC asks govt
Delhi High Court today asked the government what system was currently in place to enforce the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) as it took up a PIL seeking creation of an independent body to implement the law.
Nov 24, 2015, 19:56 PM IST
