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Odisha NGO Consultancy Services

Monday, December 23, 2013

FCRA Returns

As you know the last date of filling FCRA returns is approaching. We would like to remind the following. These suggestions are based on the inputs from FCRA Department and Experts.

1.      The last date of submission of FCRA returns for FY 2012-2013 is December 31, 2013.
2.      Please send hard copy of all the documents: Audit report, FC report, Bank statement, Annual report to the FCRA department at the following Address:

The Joint Secretary,
Ministry of Home Affairs, FCRA WING
Ground floor, NDCC-II Building JAISINGH Road,
OFF Parliament Street, Near Jantar Mantar
New Delhi-110 001

3.      Please send it through “Speed Post” only and keep the acknowledgement with you.
4.      Please keep the hard copy of FCRA returns in your office.
5.      Please also file FC6 online. Although,  it is not mandatory but it will help in renewal in              2016. 
6.      Please ensure that the entry in the online return and hard copy are accurate and same.
7.      In case you have problem in accessing your online entry due to problem with password          or login than call on the following number: 011-23438038
8.      Please do send a copy of your Annual report to us.
9.      In the end, please feel free to contact us in case you have problem.

        

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Call for Grant Application: United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women

United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women

(Deadline 22 January 2014)
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) has announced the 2013 Call for Proposals for NGOs to apply for the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women.
Source: http://www.unwomen.org/~/media/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/Trust%20Funds/UNTrustFundEVAW/UNTFEVAW-2013-Call4Proposals-en%20pdf.pdf

ISTR Emerging Scholar Dissertation Award (Deadline 15 January 2014)

The International Society for Third-Sector Research (ISTR) is pleased to announce the ISTR Emerging Scholar Dissertation Award. Dissertations that contribute to the field of comparative study of civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), philanthropy, voluntarism and related issues are eligible.  We encourage submissions of PhD dissertations from all parts of the world.
Source: The International Society for Third-Sector Research 

Saturday, December 21, 2013

File your FC-6 or pay penalty

FCRA Department is now levying heavy penalties for not filing FC-6 before due date. Therefore make sure your FC-6 is filed online by 31st December 2013.
If you are sending it by registered post, make sure you have the latest address (NDCC Building). Do write ‘For FCRA Wing’ on the envelope.
Also keep the proof of posting with you for future. This will be needed if your FC-6 does not reach FCRA Department.
Remember that you must file a ‘nil’ return even if you do not receive anything. This only applies to NGOs who have FCRA registration or prior-permission

File your FC-7 and FC-8 also

FCRA rules are not clear about filing of nil FC-7 and FC-8. Apparently, penalty can be imposed for not filing a nil FC-7 or FC-8.

Therefore, even if you have not received any material or shares from a foreign source, file a nil FC-7 and FC-8 along with CA certificate. Send these by registered post before 31st December.

FCRA goes critical

The FCRA Department has strengthened its review and inspection procedures. Notices are being issued to NGOs and others if a violation is suspected. A list of about 30 questions is sent along with the notice, asking for various details and documents. If the response is not satisfactory, the NGO may be called to Delhi with records and documents. In some cases, an inspection team may visit the NGO.
Reference:

· Cancel licenses of NGOs misutilising funds: FM’ Hindustan Times e-paper, 29 Oct’13

Tuesday, December 17, 2013