Recent notices on foreign relief disallowance (FCRA)



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The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license is essential for NGOs to receive foreign funding. Recently, around 12,000 organisations have had their registrations ceased due to violations or failure to renew on time. While some well-known institutions and educational bodies are on this list, the government has extended the validity of FCRA certificates for eligible NGOs whose applications are pending renewal until March 31, 2022. Stricter guidelines were also introduced in September 2020, requiring foreign-funded NGOs to operate from specific State Bank of India accounts in New Delhi.

The FCRA license is a mandatory registration granted to an NGO or any other nonprofit making organization which allows them to receive funding from abroad. According to the official website related to the FCRA, around 12000 nonprofit organizations and entities are ceased to accept foreign donatio
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FAQ :

An FCRA license is a mandatory registration for NGOs and non-profit organisations that allows them to receive funding from abroad.

Around 12,000 organisations have had their FCRA registration ceased because they either violated the FCRA Act provisions or failed to apply for license renewal within the due time.

Yes, the validity of FCRA registration certificates for eligible NGOs whose applications are pending renewal has been extended to March 31, 2022.

New guidelines introduced in September 2020 require non-government organisations receiving foreign funding to operate from bank accounts exclusively held at the State Bank of India in New Delhi.

Permission granted under the FCRA Act is typically valid for 5 years or until the full utilisation of the foreign contributions for which the permission was granted, whichever comes first.


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