Consequences for violation of FCRA Registration

The violation of FCRA Registration could attract severe penalties which could be –

a. seizure and cancellation of foreign donation receipts.

b. penalty up to 5 times the value of the foreign donation spent.

c. inspection and seizure of accounts and records.

d. compulsory prior permission requisite even if the NGO is under FCRA Registration.

e. imprisonment up to 5 years and or fine.

f. prohibition on accepting the foreign donation for 3 years for the individual convicted twice.

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