Implementation of CSR


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Companies in India earning over 5 crore in profit are legally obligated to spend 2% of their average net profit on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, as per Section 135 of the Companies Act. While no external approval from bodies like the ROC is needed to implement projects, companies must establish a CSR policy, approved by the Board and disclosed in their annual report and on their website. Ensure all CSR spending aligns with the eligible activities outlined in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013.

25 April 2022 As per last audited financial , my company have earned a profit above 5 crore. In these case, is that we have responsible for CSR?
Please let me know that how can we implement project under CSR. Is there any guidelines for implementing projects?

26 April 2022 Yes, you are responsible.
The rules in Section 135 of India's Companies Act make it mandatory for companies of a certain turnover and profitability to spend 2% of their average net profit for the past three years on CSR.

See the link.
https://csrcfe.org/about-csr-in-india-public-policy/#:~:text=In%20the%20early%2090's%20Mahatma,the%20Companies%20Act%20of%201956.

26 April 2022 Is there any approval required from ROC or any other body before implementing projects ?

26 April 2022 No outside approval is required.
The Board of the Company shall after taking in to account the recommendations made by the CSR Committee, approve the CSR policy for the Company and disclose contents of such policy in its report and also place it on the Company's website.

26 April 2022 No outside approval is required for investing in the projects for CSR.
Ensure that the investments made by you are eligible for CSR as mentioned in Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013
The Boards Report of the company shall disclose the CSR policy and spending.


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