Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2019 - G.S.R. 199(E) - Foreign Contribution (Regulation)

MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 7th March, 2019 G.S.R. 199(E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by section 48 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, namely:- 1. Short title and commencement. (1) These rules may be called the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2019. (2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. 2. In the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011, - (i) in rule 2 , in sub-rule 1, after clause (a), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:- (aa) bank account means a bank account in a core banking compliant bank, which is integrated with the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) ; (ii) in rule 6 , after the word Government , the following words shall be inserted, namely:- by uploading details electronically online ; (iii) in rule 7 , in sub-rule (1), after the word apply , the following words shall be inserted, namely:- electronically online ; (iv) in rule 9, - (a) in sub-rule (1), - (A) for clause (a), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:- (a) An application for certificate of registration by a person under sub-section (1) of section 11, for acceptance of foreign contribution shall be made electronically online in Form FC-3A and an application for obtaining prior permission by a person under sub-section (2) of section 11, for acceptance of foreign contribution, shall be made electronically online in Form FC-3B. ; (B) in clause (e), for the letters and figure FC-6 , the letters and figure FC-6D shall be substituted; (b) in sub-rule (2), in clause (e), for the letters and figure FC-6 , the letters and figure FC-6D shall be substituted; (c) in sub-rule (4), - (A) in clause (a), for the letters, figures, brackets and words ₹ 1000/- (One Thousand only) , the letters, figures, brackets and words ₹ 3000/- (Three Thousand rupees only) shall be substituted; (B) in clause (b), for the figures, brackets and words 2000/- (Two Thousand only) , the letters, figures, brackets and words ₹ 5000/- (Five Thousand rupees only) shall be substituted; (v) in rule 12, - (a) in sub-rule (2), for the words, letters and figures to the Central Government in Form FC-3 , the words, letters and figures to the Central Government electronically online in Form FC-3C shall be substituted; (b) in sub-rule (4), for the letters, figures, brackets and words ₹ 500/- (Five Hundred only) , the letters, figures, brackets and words ₹ 1500/- (One Thousand Five Hundred rupees only) shall be substituted; (c) in sub-rule (8),- (A) after the words requisite fee , the letters, figures, brackets and words and with late fee of ₹ 5000/- (Five Thousand rupees only) shall be inserted; (B) for the words four months the words one year shall be substituted; (vi) in rule 17A , - (a) the words, letters and figure in Form FC-6 shall be omitted; (b) in item (i), after the word Act , the words, letters and figures in Form FC-6A shall be inserted; (c) in item (ii), after the word authorities , the words, letters and figures in Form FC-6B shall be inserted; (d) in item (iii), - (A) after the word number , the words, letters and figures in Form FC-6C shall be inserted; (B) the word and occurring at the end shall be omitted; (e) after item (iii), the following item shall be inserted, namely:- (iiia) bank and/or branch of the bank for the purpose of utilising the foreign contribution after it has been received in Form FC-6D; and ; (f) in item (iv), after the word Act , the words, letters and figures in Form FC-6E shall be inserted; (vii) for forms FC-1 to FC-6, the following forms shall be substituted, namely:- FORM FC-1 [See rules 6, 17 and 18] The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 Subject: Intimation to the Central Government of receipt of foreign contribution by way of gift from relative by an individual / Foreign Contribution in the form of Articles/ Securities/ by a candidate for Election [section 21 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010)]: Sir, I, .. as an individual/ association/ company registered under Companies Act 1956/ Companies Act 2013, hereby, gives intimation of: Receipt of foreign contribution by way of gift from relative Yes/ No Foreign Contribution (Articles) Account Yes/ No Foreign Contribution (Securities) Account Yes/ No Receipt of foreign contribution by a candidate for Election Yes/ No Part A (To be filled by applicant giving intimation of receipt of foreign contribution by way of gift from relative) 1. Name of the recipient in full (in block letters): 2. Date of birth: 3. Name of Father/Spouse: 4. Contact details of the recipient: (a) Address: (b) Telephone and mobile number with STD code: (c) e-mail address: 5. Permanent Account Number (PAN) of the recipient in India: 6. Aadhaar Number of the recipient in India (Optional): 7. Amount of foreign contribution received, if it exceeds one lakh rupees or equivalent in a financial year: 8. Number of the Bank Draft or telegraphic transfer or other communication including the Bank Details: 9. Details of the relative: (a) Name: (b) Nationality: (c) Country of residence: (d) e-mail address: (e) Passport Number: (f) Relationship with the recipient: DECLARATION I hereby, declare that the above particulars furnished by me are true and correct. Place: Date: Signature of the applicant (Name, in block letters) Part B [To be filled by applicant giving intimation about Foreign Contribution (Articles) Account/ Foreign Contribution (Securities) Account] 1. Details of the applicant: (i) Name in full: (ii) Contact Details: (a) Address: (b) Official Telephone No.(with STD code): (c) Official e-Mail address: (iii) FCRA Registration/Prior Permission number and date, if any: (iv) PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the Association: (v) Aadhaar Number of the recipient in India (Optional): 2. Details of articles: Date Name of article (s) Description Name and address of the person from whom received Purpose Quantity Approximate Value (Rs.) Mode of Utilisation/ Disposal (if disposed to whom) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 3. Details of securities: Date Nature of security received Name and Address of the person from whom received Nominal Value (Rs.) Market value (Rs.) Reserve Bank of India permission details Mode of Utilisation/ Disposal (if disposed to whom) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) DECLARATION I hereby, declare that the above particulars furnished by me are true and correct. Place: Date: Signature of the Applicant (Name of the applicant in block letters) Official Seal Part C [To be filled for giving intimation to the Central Government of Receipt of Foreign Contribution received by a candidate for Election [section 21 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010)] 1. Name in full: 2. Date of birth: 3. Name of father/spouse: 4. Contact details: (a) Address: (b) e-mail address: (c) telephone and mobile number (with STD code): 5. Aadhaar Number of the recipient in India (Optional): 6. Date on which duly nominated as a candidate for election to a Legislature and particulars of Legislature: (See section 21 of the Act): 7. Details of foreign contribution received within one hundred and eighty days immediately preceding the date on which duly nominated as a candidate for election: Foreign contribution received as cash / article / securities Valu e (Rs.) Purpose Donor name, address and e-mail address Individual Donor nationality Relationship with donor Utilisation details (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Declaration I hereby declare that the above particulars furnished by me are true and correct. Place: Date: Signature of the candidate (Name, in block letters) FORM FC-2 [See rule 7(1)] The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 Subject: Application for seeking prior permission of the Central Government to accept foreign hospitality. [ Note: For foreign hospitality availed in case of emergent medical aid situation, intimation to be given on plain paper to the Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs at the address mentioned in FORM FC-2, within sixty days of such receipt of foreign hospitality.] 1. Name in full: 2. Date of Birth: 3. Name of father/husband: 4. PAN Number. : 5. Aadhaar Number (Optional): 6. Contact details: (a) Address: (b) Telephone and mobile number with STD code: (c) e-mail address: 7. Passport particulars (if already in possession): 8. Status: - (a) Member of Legislature (b) Office bearer of a political party (c) Judge of Supreme Court/High Court (d) Government servant (e) Employee of a Corporation or any other Body owned or controlled by Government: 9. Details of hospitality proposed to be availed: Names of cities/countries for which hospitality is to be accepted Duration of stay From/ To Purpose of visit Nature of hospitality to be accepted Duration of hospitality to be accepted Approximate expenditure to be Incurred on hospitality (Rs.) Remarks In Cash In kind (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 10. Hospitality availed during the last three years: [Yes/No] (a) If yes, details thereof: Names of cities/countries for which hospitality was accepted Duration o f stay From/To Purpose of visit Nature of hospitality accepted Duration of hospitality accepted Approximate expenditure incurred on hospitality (Rs.) Whether MHA Permission was granted (Y/N) Remar ks In Cash In kind (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) 11. Whether acceptance of foreign hospitality was ever denied to the applicant, if yes, details thereof: 12. Particulars of host(s): Nature of Host Individual/ organisation Full Name Nationality/ Passport Number Profession Address e-mail address Fixed line telephone Number (with code); Mobile Number (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 13. Nature of connection/relationship with the host and/or foreign source extending the hospitality: 14. Letter from the host regarding the details of hospitality to be extended and Recommendation Letter from the organisation to which the applicant belongs are to be enclosed. DECLARATION AND UNDERTAKING I hereby declare that the above particulars furnished by me are true and correct. Place: Date: Signature of the applicant (Name, in block letters) FORM FC 3A [See rule 9 (1) (a)] No _________ Date ___________ Darpan ID*** ______ The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject : Application for registration under sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) for the acceptance of foreign contribution by an Association having definite cultural, economic, educational, religious or social programme: Sir, I _________ , as an individual/ Hindu Undivided Family / association / company registered under Companies Act 1956 / Companies Act, 2013, furnish the following details and apply for approval of the Central Government for the acceptance of foreign contribution under sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Act for registration. 1. Expenditure incurred in last 3 years towards activities for which registration applied for [See Section 12(4)(b) of the Act] : (Rs): 2. Details of the applicant/Association: (a) Name in full: (b) Address: (c) Telephone No. of the Association (with STD code): (d) e-mail address of the association: (e) official Website address, if any: (f) Telephone and mobile (with STD code) of the Chief Functionary: 3. Details of registration: (a) Name of the Act like Societies Registration Act, 1860, Indian Trust Act, 1882, Companies Act, 1956 / Companies Act, 2013, etc under which the association is registered: (b) Number, date and place of Registration: (self-certified copy of the registration certificate to be enclosed): (c) PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the Association: 4. Nature of Association: (a) religious (b) cultural (c) economic (d) educational (e) social Note: If a religious Association, state whether (a) Hindu (b) Sikh (c) Muslim (d) Christian (e) Buddhist (f) Others. 5. Main aim(s) and object(s) of the Association (enclose self-certified copy of relevant pages of the Memorandum of Association and/or the Articles of Association, showing aims and objects of association): 6. (a) Details of the key functionaries of the Association: Name Name of father/ spouse Nationality Aadhaar Number* PAN Occupation Designation in the Association Relationship with other Member(s) of the Executive Council / Governing body / Office bearers Contact Details: Office Address; Residential Address; e-mail address; Landline no.; mobile no. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) *Note: - Furnishing of details of Aadhaar number in column (4) shall be optional. (b) If any of the above is a foreigner (including PIO/OCI card holder), details thereof: Name Date and Place of birth Passport number Address in the foreign country Whether a person of Indian origin PIO/OCI Card Number, if any If resident in India, date from which residing in India (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 7. Amount of fee paid (Rs.): 8. Whether any current Key functionary of the Association has, in the discharge of his/her official functions or private conduct: (a) been convicted by any court of law: (b) under prosecution for any offence pending against him/her: (c) been found guilty of diversion or mis-utilisation of funds of the Association or any other Association in the past: (d) has been prohibited from accepting foreign contribution: (e) is a current Key functionary of any other association: (f) is a current Key functionary of any other association against whom an order under sections 13 or 14 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) has been passed: Note: If any of the replies to (a) to (f) above is yes , then full details of the case must be given. 9. Whether the applicant Association: (a) is a branch / unit / associate of a foreign based organisation or another association already registered or granted prior permission under the Act. If so, name, address of the organization and registration number/ prior permission number and date: (b) attracts section 10 of the Act and if so, details of the order passed by the Central Government under sub-section (3) of section 11 of the Act: (c) has been directed in terms of section 9 (d) of the Act to seek prior permission by the Central Government. If so, the number and date of the relevant order: (d) had earlier been proceeded against as per provision of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976)/ the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010), if so, the details thereof: 10. Details of designated FC bank account for receipt of Foreign Contribution: Name of the Bank Branch Address (with PIN code) e-mail IFSC Code Account No. Date of Opening Account (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 11. (i) (a) If granted prior permission in past to receive foreign contribution, number and date of sanction: (b) Date of submission of yearly accounts thereof: (ii) Whether: (a) the Association has received foreign contribution without prior permission in the past. If so, furnish full particulars: (b) said violation has been condoned/ compounded by the Central Government, if so, the number and date of the relevant order: (c) Association has been prohibited from accepting foreign contribution, if so, details thereof: 12. Whether: (i) the Association had applied for registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976) / the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) in the past, and if so details thereof: (ii) the Association had applied for prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976) / the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) in the past, and if so, details thereof: (iii) the Association has close links with any another Association(s), or its unit(s) or branches, which has been: (a) refused registration / prior permission: (b) prohibited from accepting foreign contribution: (c) suspended or whose registration has been cancelled: (d) if answer to any of (a) to (c) is yes, please give full particulars: (iv) the association was already registered under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 and the registration is cancelled/ deemed to have been ceased, if so details thereof: (a) Registration No. (b) Date of Registration (c) Annual Returns submitted (year-wise): Yours faithfully, [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) Declaration and Undertaking (a) I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true and correct; and (b) I undertake that the receipt of foreign contribution and its utilisation shall not be violative of any of the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) and the rules, notifications or orders issued thereunder from time to time; Place: Date: [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Organisation/Association) Note: Applicants seeking registration are also to enclose audited statement of accounts and activity report of the association for the last three years. FORM FC 3B [See rule 9 (1) (a)] No ___ Date_______ Darpan ID***_____ The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Application for prior permission under sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) for the acceptance of foreign contribution by an Association having definite cultural, economic, educational, religious or social programme: Sir, I______________ , as an individual/ Hindu Undivided Family / association / company registered under Companies Act 1956 / Companies Act, 2013, furnish the following details and apply for approval of the Central Government for the acceptance of foreign contribution under sub-section (2) of section 11 of the Act for prior permission. 1. Details of the applicant/Association: (a) Name in full: (b) Address: (c) Telephone No. of the Association (with STD code): (d) e-mail address of the association: (e) official Website address, if any: (f) Telephone and mobile (with STD code) of the Chief Functionary: 2. Details of registration: (a) Name of the Act like Societies Registration Act, 1860, Indian Trust Act, 1882, Companies Act, 1956 / Companies Act, 2013, etc under which the association is registered: (b) Number, date and place of Registration: (self-certified copy of the registration certificate to be enclosed): (c) PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the Association: 3. Nature of Association: (a) religious (b) cultural (c) economic (d) educational (e) social Note: If a religious Association, state whether (a) Hindu (b) Sikh (c) Muslim (d) Christian (e) Buddhist (f) Others. 4. Main aim(s) and object(s) of the Association (enclose self-certified copy of relevant pages of the Memorandum of Association and/or the Articles of Association, showing aims and objects of association): 5. (a) Details of the key functionaries of the Association: Name Name of father/ spouse Nationality Aadhaar Number* PAN Occupation Designation in the Association Relationship with other Member(s) of the Executive Council / Governing body / Office bearers Contact Details: Office Address; Residential Address; e-mail address; Landline no.; mobile no. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) *Note:- Furnishing of details of Aadhaar number in column (4) shall be optional. (b) If any of the above is a foreigner (including PIO/OCI card holder), details thereof: Name Date and Place of birth Passport number Address in the foreign country Whether a person of Indian origin PIO/OCI Card Number, if any If resident in India,date From which residing in India (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) 6. Amount of fee paid (Rs.): 7. Whether any current Key functionary of the Association has, in the discharge of his/her official functions or private conduct: (a) been convicted by any court of law: (b) under prosecution for any offence pending against him/her: (c) been found guilty of diversion or mis-utilisation of funds of the Association or any other Association in the past: (d) has been prohibited from accepting foreign contribution: (e) is a current Key functionary of any other association: (f) is a current Key functionary of any other association against whom an order under sections 13 or 14 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) has been passed: Note: If any of the replies to (a) to (f) above is yes , then full details of the case must be given: 8. Whether the applicant Association: (a) is a branch / unit / associate of a foreign based organisation or another association already registered or granted prior permission under the Act. If so, name, address of the organization and registration number/ prior permission number and date: (b) attracts section 10 of the Act and if so, details of the order passed by the Central Government under sub-section (3) of section 11 of the Act: (c) has been directed in terms of clause (d) of section 9 of the Act to seek prior permission by the Central Government. If so, the number and date of the relevant order: (d) had earlier been proceeded against as per provision of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976)/ the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010), if so, the details thereof: 9. Details of designated FC bank account for receipt of Foreign Contribution: Name of the Bank Branch Address (with PIN code) e-mail IFSC Code Account No. Date of Opening Account (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 10. (i) (a) If granted prior permission in past to receive foreign contribution, number and date of sanction: (b) Date of submission of yearly accounts thereof: (ii) Whether: (a) the Association has received foreign contribution without prior permission in the past. If so, furnish full particulars: (b) said violation has been condoned/ compounded by the Central Government, if so, the number and date of the relevant order: (c) Association has been prohibited from accepting foreign contribution, if so, details thereof: 11. Whether: (i) the Association had applied for registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976) / the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) in the past, and if so details thereof: (ii) the Association had applied for prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976) / the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) in the past, and if so, details thereof: (iii) the Association has close links with any another association(s), or its unit(s) or branches, which has been: (a) refused registration / prior permission: (b) prohibited from accepting foreign contribution: (c) suspended or whose registration has been cancelled: (d) if answer to any of (a) to (c) is yes, please give full particulars 12. Details of commitment of foreign contribution from donor: Nature of the foreign contribution Value (including name of currency) Name of the project/Activity; address of implementation with brief details of the project and budget break-up Purpose (Cultural/economic/educational/ religious/social) (1) (2) (3) (4) 13. Details of foreign source(s) from which the foreign contribution is proposed to be received: Name of foreign source Office Address; official e-mail address In case of individual donor (1) (2) (3) Name of father/ spouse Nationality and Passport no. Occupation Yours faithfully, [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) Declaration and Undertaking (a) I hereby, declare that the information furnished above is true and correct; and (b) I undertake that the receipt of foreign contribution and its utilisation shall not be violative of any of the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) and the rules, notifications or orders issued thereunder from time to time. Place: Date: [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Organisation/Association) Note: Applicant seeking prior permission for foreign contribution for more than ₹ 50,00,000/- (Fifty Lakh rupees) shall enclose audited statements of accounts and activity report of the association for the last three years from the date of submission of application. FORM FC 3C [See rule 12 (2)] No _________ Date__________ Darpan ID*** _________ The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Application for renewal under section 16 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) for the acceptance of foreign contribution by an Association having definite cultural, economic, educational, religious or social programme: I ___________________________________________, as an individual/ Hindu Undivided Family / association / company registered under Companies Act 1956 / Companies Act, 2013, furnish the following details and apply for approval of the Central Government for Renewal of registration certificate granted under sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010). 1. Details of the applicant/Association: (a) Name in full: (b) Address: (c) Telephone No. of the Association (with STD code): (d) e-mail address of the association: (e) official Website address, if any: (f) Telephone and mobile (with STD code) of the Chief Functionary: 2. Details of registration: (a) Name of the Act like Societies Registration Act, 1860, Indian Trust Act, 1882, Companies Act, 1956 / Companies Act, 2013, etc under which the association is registered: (b) Number, date and place of Registration: ( Self-certified copy of the registration certificate to be enclosed ): (c) PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the Association: (d) Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Registration No. and date (in case of renewal) copy of certificate to be enclosed: (e) Amount of Foreign Contribution received during last three financial years:- Sl. No. Financial Year Amount (Rs) (1) (2) (3) 1. 2. 3. 3. Nature of Association: (a) religious (b) cultural (c) economic (d) educational (e) social Note: If a religious Association, state whether (a) Hindu (b) Sikh (c) Muslim (d) Christian (e) Buddhist (f) Others. 4. Main aim(s) and object(s) of the Association: (enclose self-certified copy of relevant pages of the Memorandum of Association and/or the Articles of Association, showing aims and objects of association): 5. (a) Details of the key functionaries of the Association: Name Name of father/spouse Nationality Aadhaar Number* PAN Occupation Designation in the Association Relationship with other Member(s) of the Executive Council / Governing body / Office bearers Contact Details: Office Address; Residential Address; e-mail address; Landline no.; mobile no. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) *Note: - Furnishing of details of Aadhaar number in column (4) shall be optional. (b) If any of the above is a foreigner (including PIO/OCI card holder), details thereof: Name Date and Place of birth Passport number Address in the foreign country Whether a person of Indian origin PIO/OCI Card Number, if any If resident in India, date from which residing in India (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (c) Details of changed Key functionaries on account of addition/ deletion/ removal/ resignation/ death etc., vis -vis the original application:- Name addition/ deletion/ removal/ resignation/ death etc. Effective date Reasons Remarks (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 6. Amount of fee paid (Rs.): 7. Whether any current Key functionary of the Association has, in the discharge of his/her official functions or private conduct: (a) been convicted by any court of law: (b) under prosecution for any offence pending against him/her: (c) been found guilty of diversion or mis-utilisation of funds of the Association or any other Association in the past: (d) has been prohibited from accepting foreign contribution: (e) is a current Key functionary of any other association: (f) is a current Key functionary of any other association against whom an order under sections 13 or 14 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) has been passed: Note: If any of the replies to (a) to (f) above is yes , then full details of the case shall be given. 8. Whether the applicant Association: (a) is a branch / unit / associate of a foreign based organisation or another association already registered or granted prior permission under the Act. If so, name, address of the organization and registration number/ prior permission number and date: (b) attracts section 10 of the Act and if so, details of the order passed by the Central Government under sub-section (3) of section 11 of the Act: (c) has been directed in terms of clause (d) of section 9 of the Act to seek prior permission by the Central Government. If so, the number and date of the relevant order: (d) had earlier been proceeded against as per provision of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976)/ the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010), if so, the details thereof: 9. (a) Details of designated FC bank account for receipt of Foreign Contribution: Name of the Bank Branch Address (with PIN code) e-mail IFSC Code Account No. Date of Opening Account (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) __There is no change in the bank details. In case of any change, mandatorily intimate by filling FC-6 form. 9. (b) Details of all utilisation bank accounts for utilisation of Foreign Contribution (To be filled by applicant applying for renewal of registration): Name of the Bank Branch Address (with PIN code) e-mail IFSC Code Account No. Date of Opening Account (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 10. (i) (a) If granted prior permission in past to receive foreign contribution, number and date of sanction: (b) Date of submission of yearly accounts thereof: (ii) Whether: (a) the Association has received foreign contribution without prior permission in the past. If so, furnish full particulars: (b) said violation has been condoned/ compounded by the Central Government, if so, the number and date of the relevant order: (c) the Association has been prohibited from accepting foreign contribution, if so, details thereof: (d) the Association has earlier been suspended/cancelled, if so, details thereof: (e) the Association has earlier been refused renewal: 11. Whether: (i) the Association had applied for registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976) / the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) in the past, and if so details thereof: (ii) the Association had applied for prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (49 of 1976) / the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) in the past, and if so, details thereof: (iii) the Association has close links with any another Association(s), or its unit(s) or branches, which has been: (a) refused registration / prior permission: (b) prohibited from accepting foreign contribution: (c) suspended or whose registration has been cancelled: (d) if answer to any of (a) to (c) is yes, please give full particulars: Yours faithfully, [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) Declaration and Undertaking (a) I hereby, declare that the information furnished above is true and correct; and (b) I undertake that the receipt of foreign contribution and its utilisation shall not be violative of any of the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) and the rules, notifications or orders issued thereunder from time to time. Place: Date: [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Organisation/Association) FORM FC 4 [See rule 17] Darpan ID***___________ The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Account of Foreign Contribution (FC) for the year ending on the 31st March_____ 1. FCRA registration/ prior permission number and date: 2. Details of receipt of foreign contribution: (i) Foreign Contribution received in cash/ kind (value): (a) Brought forward foreign contribution at the beginning of the year (Rs.): (b) Income during the year*: (i) Interest: (ii) Other receipts from projects/activities: S No. Name and location of project/ activity Year of commencement of the project / activity Income during the year (Rs.) 1 Total (c) Foreign Contribution received during the financial year: (i) Directly from a foreign source: (ii) From a local source: (d) Total Foreign Contribution (a+b+c) (Rs.): * i.e. interest accrued on foreign contribution, or any other income derived from foreign contribution, e.g. sale proceeds from assets created from foreign contribution, or interest thereon during the year, income from projects/activities. (ii) (a) Donor wise detail of foreign contribution received: Sl. No. Name of donor( s) Institutional / Individual Details of the donor: official Address; email address; Website address; Purpose(s) for which received (Social, Cultural, Educational, Economic, Religious) Specific Activity/ project Amount Rs (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (b) Cumulative purpose-wise amount of all foreign contribution donations received: 3. Details of utilisation of foreign contribution: (a) Details of activities/projects for which foreign contribution has been received and utilised (in rupees) Sl. No. Name of project/ activity Address/ Location Previous balance Receipt during the year Utilised Balance In cash In kind In cash In kind In cash In kind In cash In kind (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (b) Details of utilisation of foreign contribution: (i) Total Utilisation** for projects as per aims and objectives of the association (Rs.): (ii) Total administrative expenses as provided in rule 5 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 (Rs.): ** It is affirmed that the utilisation of foreign contribution is not in contravention of the provisions contained in the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) and more particularly in section 9 and section 12 of the Act which, inter-alia, states that the acceptance of foreign contribution is not likely to affect prejudicially: (A) the sovereignty and integrity of India; or (B) the security, strategic, scientific or economic interest of the State; or (C) the public interest; or (D) freedom or fairness of election to any Legislature; or (E) friendly relations with any foreign State; or (F) harmony between religious, racial, social, linguistic or regional groups, castes or communities. (c) Total purchase of fresh assets (Rs.) Sl. No. Activity in the name of Association Details Purpose Total (in Rs.) (i) Creation of movable assets (ii) Creation of Immovable assets Total (d) FC transferred to other associations Sl. No. Name of the association Date Purpose Amount (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Total (e) Total utilisation in the year (Rs.) (b+c+d): 4. Details of unutilised foreign contribution: (i) Total FC invested in term deposits (Rs.): Sr. No. Details Total (in Rs.) (i) Opening Balance of FD (ii) FD made during the year (iii) Less: realisation of previous FD Closing balance of FD (ii) Balance of unutilised foreign contribution, in cash/bank, at the end of the year (Rs): (a) Cash in hand: (b) in FC designated bank account: (c) in utilisation bank account(s): 5. Details of foreigners as Key functionary/working/associated: 6. Details of Land and Buildings remained unutilised for more than two years: Sl. No. Location of Land and Building Year of acquisition Purpose of acquisition Reason of unutilisation (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 7. (a) Details of designated FC bank account for receipt of Foreign Contribution (As on 31st March of the year ending): Name of the Bank Branch Address (with PIN code) Phone No. E-mail IFSC Code Account No. Date of Opening Account (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (b) Details of all utilisation bank accounts for utilisation of Foreign Contribution (As on 31st March of the year ending): Name of the Bank Branch Address (with PIN code) Phone No. E-mail IFSC Code Account No. Date of Opening Account (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) Declaration I hereby declare that the above particulars furnished by me are true and correct. I also affirm that the receipt of foreign contribution and its utilisation have not been violative of any of the provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010), and the rules, notifications or orders issued thereunder from time to time and the foreign contribution was utilised for the purpose(s) for which the association was granted registration/ prior permission by the Central Government. Place: Date: [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) Certificate to be given by Chartered Accountant I/We have audited the account of (name of ___________Association and its full address including State, District and Pin Code, if registered society, its registration number and State of registration) for the financial year ending the 31st March _____and examined all relevant books and vouchers and certify that according to the audited account: (i) the brought forward foreign contribution at the beginning of the financial year was Rs.___; (ii) foreign contribution of / worth Rs. ____was received by the Association during the financial year ____ ; (iii) interest accrued on foreign contribution and other income derived from foreign contribution or interest thereon of/worth Rs. ____ was received by the Association during the financial year _____ ; (iv) the balance of unutilised foreign contribution with the Association at the end of the financial year ____was Rs.____ ; (v) Certified that the Association has maintained the accounts of foreign contribution and records relating thereto in the manner specified in section 19 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) read with rule 17 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011. (vi) The information in this certificate and in the enclosed Balance Sheet and statement of Receipt and Payment is correct as checked by me/us. (vii) The association has utilised the foreign contribution received for the purpose(s) it is registered/ granted prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010). Place: Date: Signature of Chartered Accountant (Seal, Address and Registration number) FORM FC 5 [See rule 24 (1)] Darpan ID*** The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Application for seeking permission for transfer of foreign contribution to other un- registered persons. Sir, I ______ , on behalf of the Association _____ apply for seeking permission of the Central Government under the proviso to section 7 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010) for transfer of foreign contribution to other un- registered persons, as per details given below: 1. FCRA registration/ prior permission Number and date of the applicant/ transferor association: 2. a. Details of the recipient /transferee (in case of association): (i) Name in full: (ii) Contact Details (a) Address: (b) Official Telephone No. of the Association (with STD code): (c) Official e-Mail address: (d) Telephone and mobile number of the Chief Functionary (with STD code): (iii) PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the Association: (iv) Darpan ID (Optional): b. Details of registration of recipient /transferee (in case of association): (a) Name of the Act like Societies Registration Act, 1860, Indian Trust Act, 1882, Companies Act, 1956/ Companies Act, 2013, etc., under which the association is registered: (b) Registration number, date and place of registration: ( self-certified copy of the registration certificate to be enclosed ) 3. Details of the recipient /transferee (in case of an individual): (i) Name in full: (ii) Contact Details: (a) Address: (b) Official Telephone No. of the individual (with STD code): (c) Official e-Mail address: (d) Telephone and mobile number of the individual (with STD code): (iii) PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the individual: (iv) Aadhaar Number (Optional): 4. Amount of Foreign contribution to be transferred: 5. Purpose for the proposed transfer of foreign contribution: 6. Bank details and exclusive FCRA designated account number opened by the recipient, in which FC is proposed to be transferred: Name of the Bank Branch Address (with PIN code) IFSC Code Account No Date of Account Opening (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true and correct. [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) Note: (i) Every application shall be accompanied by a declaration from the transferor Association to the effect that- (a) the amount proposed to be transferred during the financial year is less than ten per cent of the total value of the foreign contribution received by him during the financial year; (b) the transferor shall not transfer any amount of foreign contribution until the Central Government approves such transfer. (ii) Both the transferor and the recipient shall be responsible for ensuring proper utilisation of the foreign contribution so transferred and such transfer of foreign contribution shall be reflected in the returns in Form FC-4 to be submitted by both the transferor and the recipient. FORM FC-6A [See rule 9 and 17A] Darpan ID*** The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Intimation under rule 9 and rule 17 A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 to the Central Government regarding Change of name / address within the State in respect of the association granted registration/ prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010): Sir, I, .. as an individual/ association/ company hereby submit the following intimation as required under rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011: Change of name and/ or address within the State of the Association 1. FCRA Registration/ Prior Permission number and date of the association: 2. Official telephone number of the association: 3. E-mail address of the association: 4. Telephone/ mobile number of the Chief Functionary of the association: (To be filled by applicant giving intimation regarding Change of name and/ or address within the State the association) (i) Amended/ changed name of the association as recorded with local/ relevant authority: (ii) Amended/ changed address within the State of the association as recorded with local/ relevant authority: (self-certified copy of amendment approved by local/relevant authority to be enclosed) I hereby affirm that the information furnished above is true and correct and: (a) Change of name and/ or address within the State of the association has been duly recorded with the concerned registering authority: (b) The resolution of the governing body has been passed before effecting the changes: (c) None of the key members has been appointed in violation of sub-section (4) of section 12 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010). (strike out whichever is not applicable). [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) FORM FC-6B [See rule 9 and 17A] Darpan ID*** ____ The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Intimation under rule 9 and rule 17 A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 to the Central Government regarding Change of nature, aims and objects and registration with local/relevant authorities in respect of the association granted registration/ prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010): Sir, I, .. as an individual/ association/ company hereby submit the following intimation as required under rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011: Change of nature, aims and objects and registration with local/relevant authorities in respect of the association for which registration/ prior permission granted under the above Act 1. FCRA Registration/ Prior Permission number and date of the association: 2. Official telephone number of the association: 3. E-mail address of the association: 4. Telephone/ mobile number of the Chief Functionary of the association: (To be filled by applicant giving intimation regarding Change of nature, aims and objects and registration with local/relevant authorities in respect of the association which are granted registration/ prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010) New nature, aims and objects and registration with local/relevant authorities: (i) Amended/Changed nature of the Association: (ii) Amended/Changed aims and objects of the Association: (iii) Amended/Changed registration No. with local/relevant authorities: I hereby affirm that the information furnished above is true and correct; and (a) The resolution of the governing body has been passed before effecting the changes: (b) Change of nature, aims and objects and registration with local/relevant authorities of the association has been duly recorded with the concerned registering authority: (c) None of the key members has been appointed in violation of sub-section (4) of section 12 of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010). (strike out whichever is not applicable) [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) FORM FC-6C [See rule 9 and 17A] Darpan ID*** The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Intimation under rule 9 and rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 to the Central Government regarding Change of designated FC receipt-cum-utilisation bank account in respect of the association granted registration/ prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010): Sir, I, .. as an individual/ association/ company hereby submit the following intimation as required under rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011: Change of designated bank/ branch/ bank account number of designated FC receipt-cum-utilisation bank account 1. FCRA Registration/ Prior Permission number and date of the association: 2. Official telephone number of the association: 3. E-mail address of the association: 4. Telephone/ mobile number of the Chief Functionary of the association: (To be filled by applicant giving intimation regarding Change of designated bank/ branch of the bank/ account number of designated FC receipt-cum-utilisation bank account for receipt and utilisation of foreign contribution) Details of the new designated FC receipt-cum-utilisation bank account of the association for receipt and utilization of foreign contribution:. Name of the Bank Branch Address e-mail IFSC Code Account No Date of Account Opening (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (self-certified copies of letter from the existing bank and the new bank regarding the change to be enclosed) I hereby affirm that the information furnished above is true and correct; and: (a) The resolution of the governing body has been passed before effecting the changes; (b) The Bank authorities have been duly informed about change in the designated FC receipt-cum-utilisation bank account; (c) None of the key members has been appointed in violation of section sub-section (4) of section 12 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010). (strike out whichever is not applicable) [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) FORM FC-6D [See rule 9 and 17A] Darpan ID***____________ The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Intimation under rule 9 and rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 to the Central Government regarding opening of additional FC-utilisation account in respect of the association granted registration/ prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010): Sir, I, .. as an individual/ association/company hereby submit the following intimation as required under rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011: Opening of additional FC-utilisation Bank Account for the purpose of utilisation of foreign contribution 1. FCRA Registration/ Prior Permission number and date of the association: 2. Official telephone number of the association: 3. E-mail address of the association: 4. Telephone/ mobile number of the Chief Functionary of the association: (To be filled by applicant giving intimation of opening of Utilisation Bank Account(s) for the purpose of utilization of foreign contribution) Name of the Bank Branch Address e-mail IFSC Code Utilisation Account Number Date of Account opening (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) I hereby affirm that the information furnished above is true and correct and (a) the resolution of the governing body has been passed before opening of additional FC-utilisation account; (b) the Bank authorities have been duly informed about opening of additional FC-utilisation account; (c) none of the key members has been appointed in violation of sub-section (4) of section 12 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010). (strike out whichever is not applicable) [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) FORM FC-6E [See rules 9 and 17A] Darpan ID***________ The Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, India Gate, New Delhi-110002 ***Note: - Furnishing of Darpan ID shall be optional. Subject: Intimation under rule 9 and rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 to the Central Government regarding Change in key members in respect of the association granted registration/ prior permission under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010): Sir, I, .. as an individual/ association/ company hereby submit the following intimation as required under rule 17A of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011: Change in fifty per cent. or more of the original Key members of the association 1. FCRA Registration/ Prior Permission number and date of the association: 2. Official telephone number of the association: 3. E-mail address of the association: 4. Telephone/ mobile number of the Chief Functionary of the association: (To be filled by applicant giving intimation regarding change in fifty per cent. or more of the original key members of the association) Details of all the key members of the association after change in fifty per cent. or more of the original key members, as reported in the application for grant of registration/prior permission/renewal of registration of the association under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010: Name Name of father/ spouse Nationality Aadhaar Number* PAN Occupation Designation in the Association Relationship with other Member(s) of the Executive Council / Governing body / Office bearers Contact Details: Office Address; Residential Address; e-mail address; Landline no.; mobile no. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) *Note: - Furnishing of details of Aadhaar number in column (4) shall be optional. If any of the above is a foreigner (including PIO/OCI card holder), details thereof: Name Date and Place of birth Passport number Address in the foreign country Whether a person of Indian origin PIO/OCI Card Number, if any If resident in India, date from which residing in India (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) I hereby affirm that the information furnished above is true and correct; and (a) the resolution of the governing body has been passed before effecting the changes; (b) none of the key members has been appointed in violation of sub-section (4) of section 12 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (42 of 2010). (strike-out whichever is not applicable) [Name of the Chief Functionary (Chairperson/President/Secretary/CEO/MD) in block letters] (Seal of the Association) . [F. No. II/21022/23(52)/2014-FCRA-III] ANIL MALIK, Jt. Secy. Note: The principal rules were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (i) vide notification number G.S.R. 349(E), dated the 29th April, 2011 and subsequently amended vide G.S.R. 292 (E), dated the 12th April, 2012 and G.S.R. 966(E), dated the 14th December, 2015.