FCRA licence validity of NGOs extended till Sep 30

March 24, 2023 19:15

The Centre on Friday extended the validity of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of non-governmental organisations, the renewal applications of which are pending, till September 30.

In a public notice, the ministry of home affairs said the validity of the registration of those FCRA entities whose validity had been extended till March 31, 2023 and whose renewal application is pending, will stand extended up to September 30, 2023 or till the date of disposal of renewal application, whichever is earlier.

It also said that the validity of those entities which were registered under the FCRA and whose five year validity period is expiring during April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023, but have applied for will apply for renewal before expiry of the five year validity period, will stand extended up to September 30, 2023 or till the disposal of the renewal application -- whichever is earlier.

"All FCRA registered associations are therefore, advised to take note that in case of refusal of the application for renewal of certificate of registration, the validity of the certificate shall be deemed to have expired on the date of refusal of the application of renewal and the association shall not be eligible either to receive the foreign contribution or utilise the foreign contribution received," the MHA said.

Those non-governmental organisations which receive foreign contribution must be registered under the FCRA. -- PTI

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