Why did the government cite 17 reasons to deny or cancel foreign fund registration of NGOs
The government has provided multiple reasons for denying or cancelling registration for foreign funds for NGOs operating in India.
The Indian government cited 17 reasons for denying or canceling registration of NGOs for foreign fundings. Some of the main reasons include:
- Non-compliance with the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) regulations
- Using foreign funds for purposes other than the stated objectives
- Violation of national security or interest
- Engaging in activities detrimental to national sovereignty
- Receiving funds from countries of concern
- Failure to submit timely and accurate financial reports
- Involved in money laundering or terror financing
- Engaging in anti-national propaganda
- Participating in political activities using foreign funds
- Encouraging or facilitating illegal activities
- Lack of transparency in fund utilization
- Non-adherence to FCRA guidelines and notifications
- Engaging in religious conversion activities
- Illegal transfer of funds
- Non-maintenance of proper records and accounts
- Using foreign donations for personal gains
- Failure to obtain government approval for receiving foreign contributions
- Engaging in activities against public interest
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