FCRA NGOs Get Extension on Renewal Validity

The Union Home Ministry has extended the validity period for all FCRA registered NGOs with pending renewal applications until September 30, 2024, or until their renewal application is processed. NGOs whose five-year validity expires between July 1 and September 30 and have applied for renewal will also see their validity extended to the same date.

In a significant move, the Union Home Ministry has extended the validity period for Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registered NGOs whose renewal applications are pending. This extension will last until September 30, 2024, or until the renewal application is processed, whichever comes first.

According to an official notification, the extension will also apply to NGOs whose five-year validity period is set to expire between July 1 and September 30, provided they have applied or will apply for renewal before the expiration date. Their validity will be extended until the same September deadline or until the application is processed.

The notification further clarified that for entities granted an extension until June 30, 2024, and still have a pending renewal application, their validity will be similarly extended to September 30, 2024, or until the application is processed. The Home Ministry also warned that if an application for renewal is refused, the registration certificate's validity will expire on the date of refusal, making the NGO ineligible to receive or use foreign contributions.

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