THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)
(a) & (b): The details of foreign contribution received by voluntary associations for the last three years is given below:
YEAR NO. OF ASSOCIATIONS AMOUNT RECEIVED
(Rs . in crores)
1997-98 12198 2864.51
1998-99 13775 3402.90
1999-2000 13986 3924.63
(c) & (d): An association having a definite cultural, economic, educational, social etc programme can accept foreign contribution after obtaining permission under the Foreign contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976. The foreign contribution so received is to be utilized for the stated objectives and if any association is found contravening the provisions of the Act including misutilisation of funds, Central Government is empowered to take action against such associations.
(e): No, Sir.
(f): Does not arise.
(g) to (i) Under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976, associations which are covered under the said Act are required to furnish intimation in regard to receipt and utilization of the foreign contribution by them, on yearly basis, duly certified by a Chartered Accountant, to the Ministry of Home Affairs. The monitoring of foreign contribution is done through the returns submitted by such associations. The Central Government is also empowered under the Act to order inspection of accounts or records or audit books of account of such associations.
