The Latest Breaking News from FCRA

The Central Government has issued a license under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to Banke Bihari Temple, citing its frequent receipt of foreign currencies through offerings and donations from abroad. Read further on Dynamite News:

The cancellation of the FCRA licence “has nothing to do with technicalities. It [the government] is weaponising FCRA and using it as a political tool against organisations that are critical of the government,” said Joe Athialy, executive director of the Centre for Financial Accountability. Last week, the FCRA licence of…

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed an FIR against human rights activist and former IAS officer Harsh Mander for alleged FCRA violations, Newslaundry learned today. 

The FCRA registration of prominent NGOs CPR and WVI has been cancelled for alleged violations and misuse of funds.

Shutting off the finances of civil society organisations on flimsy grounds is a textbook example of civil liberties erosion

The Indian government's suspension and subsequent cancellation of the FCRA licence of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) has severely impacted its finances and hindered research and independent judgment in the country, despite the CPR's non-profit, non-partisan dedication to conducting high-quality research for better policies and public discourse in India.

The Ministry of Home Affairs cancels the FCRA registration of World Vision India, a prominent NGO focused on children's issues.

Oxfam India told the Delhi High Court today that its “operations have virtually been forced to halt” after the central government refused to renew its Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act licence, The Indian Express reported. 

The ministry of home affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act registration of New Delhi-based think tank Centre for Policy Research, The Hindu reported.