Category: Legal News

Summary of Telecommunications Bill, 2023 In India

Ministry:  Communication and IT Highlights of the Bill Key Issues and Analysis PART A: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BILL Context The telecom sector in India has been governed under three laws: (i) the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 providing for licensing of telegraph-related activities and interception of communication, (ii) the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 for regulating

FCRA UPDATES FOR NGOs

The government has made an important announcement regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act for non-profit organizations (NGOs). It has decided to extend the validity of registration certificates for NGOs till September 30, 2021. But what exactly is FCRA? FCRA or Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 1976, is a law of Government of India which manages receipt

Hyderabad based NGO contributes its services in this pandemic

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a non-profit group that functions independently of any government. NGOs, sometimes called civil societies, are organized on community, national and international levels to serve a social or political goal such as humanitarian causes or the environment. For several years, non-governmental organizations also known as NGOs are actively involved in combating

VALIDITY OF REGISTRATION CERTIFICATES UNDER FCRA RULES FOR NGOs EXTENDED TILL SEP’ 30

The ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has extended the validity of registration certificates granted to NGOs under the section 50 of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act,2010 until 30 September 2021 owing to the restrictions placed due to Covid-19. The Centre announced on Wednesday it has extended the time limit for the implementation of the new Foreign Contribution

FCRA registration and opening of bank account for NGO extended.

The validity of registration certificates of NGOs registered under the Foreign Contribution and Regulation act, which have expired anytime after September 29th, 2020 are still valid until September 30, 2021. This was extended by the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA), keeping in mind the restrictions imposed due to Covid-19.  For the opening of FCRA bank accounts

NGO is An important game changer

NGO is An important game changer. As we all are aware of the on going pandemic , we are all said to stay at home and take good care of  health of ourselves as well as of our family. NGOs the nongovernmental organizations is playing an important role. They are trying their best to reach