The objective of the seminar is to sensitize NGOs, CAs and Consultants on various provisions of the FCRA, 2010 act and subsequent amendments made in the law. The focus of the seminar is to share insights into the concepts, issues and practical applications of the Act. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 has come into effect from May 1, 2011. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also issued a Gazette Notification vide G.S.R. 349 (E) dated 29th April, 2011 notifying the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011. The new FCRA Act 2010, makes mandatory to all the NGOs to renew the FCRA registration once in 5 years. This applies also to the NGOs registered before 2010. The seminar will focus on the mandated legal compliances to be followed to be eligible for renewal, process and statutory provisions for renewal. This seminar enables the participants to understand, analyze and interpret the provisions of FCRA, 2010.
Discussion Points - Acceptance & utilization of FC – Must Do’s
- Administrative Expenses / Speculative Expenses
- Filing of annual return
- Transfer of foreign contribution
- Monitoring, Inspection and Investigation by MHA
- Common violations – Do’s & Don’ts
- Compounding of certain offences
- Renewal of registration
- Suspension & cancellation of registration
- Change in name/address etc. & designated bank account
- Organization of political nature
- Minor and Major technical faults of NGOs and how to represent with FCRA Division, MHA to retrieve the FCRA registration, etc.
- Do's and Don'ts for NGOs with regard to FCRA, 2010 & FCRR, 2011
- Legal compliance to maintain FCRA registration
Note: There will be a possibility for participants to clarify the FCRA related issues concerning their respective organizations. For whom - Organization Presidents, Treasurers
- Executive Directors, top level managerial staff
- Financial managers
- Senior Accountants
- Charted Accountants
- Consultants
Reputed Speaker J.K.Chattopadhyay is the former Deputy Secretary (FCRA wing), Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. As in-charge of the FCRA wing he was responsible for implementation of FCRA, 2010 Act. He was instrumental in bringing in significant improvement and transparency in the functioning of the FCRA wing, especially during the period of transition when FCRA.1976 was replaced by FCRA, 2010. All FCRA related information and various charters for the Associations / NGO’s and other stakeholders as available on the website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, were created by him. He regularly holds seminars / workshops on FCRA across India. He also published editions on FCRA, 2010 Act. TA : TA can be claimed on submission of orginal tickets upto a ceiling upper limit of Rs.500. Food and Boarding (non A/C three sharing basis) will be provided for out stationed participants on prior booking. Note: "FCRA, 2010 Made Easy-300 Q&A" - published by Mr. J.K.Chattopadhyay will be available at training center premises. The cost of the book is Rs.600. |
