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• All the public servants can't accept foreign funding, including Military officers, IAS, IPS, Judges, Juryman, Police, Traffic police, Jailor, Magistrate, tax officer, election officer, person on Govt duty & contract, land officer, Corporation member etc
• One NGO can't transfer funds to other NGO/person.
• NGOs cannot use more than 20% of funds in Administrative expenses.
• If person breaks any rule under this act, he cannot receive funds.
• For FCRA registration Aadhar Cards or passports /OCI cards of all office bearers are compulsory.
• Suspension of license for 180 days or further such period.
• Surrender of license is also allowed.
• Inquiry before renewing license, if necessary.
• FCRA account in SBI New Delhi branch is compulsory. All the foreign funds will come to this account only. Govt can ask for any details from bank.
Source :
Foreign Contributions Regulation Amendment, 2010
Foreign Contributions Regulation Amendment, 2020
Foreign Contributions Regulation Amendment, 2010
Foreign Contributions Regulation Amendment, 2020
UPDATE : It is predetermined that person with even little political connection cannot ask for FCRA license.
