This discussion addresses whether unspent CSR funds transferred to a trust are considered compliant with CSR regulations. According to auditors and MCA FAQs, simply disbursing funds to a trust isn't enough; the funds must be spent within the financial year to avoid penalties. The query seeks guidance on specific rulings regarding this matter for manufacturers of mobile accessories.
13 October 2021
We are manufactures of Mobile accessories and have transferred Rs. 1 Crs to a Trust for our CSR compliance now if the trust does not utilise whole fund
Will Unspent Fund paid to Trust will be considered as the appliacation of money for CSR compliance or not
As per Auditors, mere disbursal of funds to trust could not be considered as compliance of CSR Liability. Fund must be spent during the FY, otherwise liable for penalty as per FAQ's issued by MCA on 25th Aug-21