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Impact of FCRA 2020 on NGOs with vested interests.

• 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

UPDATE : It is predetermined that person with even little political connection cannot ask for FCRA license.