(a) whether the Government monitors the functioning and funding of
various trusts in order to curb anti-social activities in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government monitors the functioning and funding of
various trusts in order to curb anti-social activities in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): Yes, Madam. The Government monitors the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions
being received by any `person` in the Country through the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2011 framed under the Act. Besides FCRA, 2010 and FCRR,
2011, various laws of the land such as Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Prevention of Money
Laundering Act, Indian Penal Code and State Local Laws form the legal structure for monitoring
the functioning of associations/Trusts for curbing anti-social activities in the Country.