‘Incitement to malicious protests, forced conversion’: Government lists reasons behind FCRA cancellations | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: ‘Seditious malicious protestsforceful religious conversions and carrying out anti-development activities’ are among the reasons cited by the central government for denying registration applications or renewal of applications under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010.
The notice uploaded by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday stated that FCRA registration would be revoked if an NGO fails to utilize foreign funds in accordance with its stated goals and objectives, or if it fails to file its annual returns submits.
Currently, there are more than 16,027 active FCRA associations and more than 20,711 associations that have had their licenses revoked, according to the MHA website.
Further, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of active FCRA associations, followed by Maharashtra and Andhra.
Other reasons for cancellation of an NGO’s FCRA registration include prosecution of office bearers, members or key officials, failure to respond to clarifications or refusal to provide required information or documents after being given an opportunity to do so.
NGOs appeared to be making use of foreign contributions for undesirable purposes, such as supporting terrorist or anti-national activities, or if their key officials have links to terrorist or radical groups, could also be dropped, MHA said
The ministry also warned that if field agencies report negative findings about an NGO – such as the misuse of foreign funds to disrupt social or religious harmony, promote forceful religious conversion or link the organization to radical groups – action will be taken under the FCRA.