Sakshi Srivastava

Numerous registered or unregistered NGOs (Non-Government Organisations) have been formed over the years and they indeed play a crucial role in the upliftment of the society. However, it is always recommended to get an NGO registered to utilize the benefits provided by the government and to attain legal status. In this Blog we are going […]

The word NGO in India refers to a body that is separate from the governmental control & the profit framework for business as usual. The non governmental bodies work for the broad development of the internal guidelines of society and function as small unit which fills the gap in places where the government cannot reach […]

The following are the latest notifications of WB Authority of Advance Ruling for the applicability of GST rate in Various Sectors. Those are explained below- Leasehold Right on Land The WB Authority of Advance Ruling directed that assignment of leasehold right on land is taxable at the rate of 18% under Goods and service tax. […]

NGO registration authorises you to be evident in front of legal fraternity enabling you to have the obligation to start your charitable or non-profit making institution. Thus, you can fulfil your aspiration of helping the deprived people by feeding them with all the requirements of life. The Government of India by its Right to Education Act is trying […]

Budget 2020 has amended certain provisions related to religious trust under the Income Tax Act. The amendment has a great impact on the functioning of the registered Trusts under NGOs. These religious/charitable NGO have been loaded with the setting an expiry date for registration, renewal of existing registration, filing of statements of donation receipts, as […]

The Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2020, was acquainted in Lok Sabha on September 14, 2020. The Bill attempts to provide for the regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technology services in the nation. Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill, 2020represents ART to incorporate all procedures that endeavor to achieve a pregnancy by examining the sperm […]

Education is one of the most powerful weapons which can be used to change the world and also an effective way to break the cycle of poverty in India. Government through its Right to Education Act, 2009 have been trying to put up Educational Institution as NGO in its way to enroll and maintain children […]

The Lok Sabha on 18th September, 2020 passed The Appropriation Bill (No 3), 2020 and the Appropriation Bill (No 4), 2020 by a voice vote during the ongoing Parliament Session. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has moved both the Bills for deliberation and passing after debate of 4 ½ hour on Supplementary Grants for 2020-21 as […]

A Temple registration as a society or trust or a company registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Generally, Temples are formed as a trust when it is instituted by one or more person. For temples to be formed as a society, seven persons are required to register. Institutions engaged in the promotion […]

Some organisations devote their funds to the benefit of society. Collectively they are known as non-profit organisations: these are to be incorporated as schools, hospitals, religious institutes, and NGOs. The most prevalent form of NGO Registration in India comprises of Section 8 company, Trust and Society. Description of Section 8 Company, Trust and Society A […]

The NGO DARPAN was previously maintained by former Planning Commission, which was later replaced by the NITI Aayog from January, 2015. The online Portal is being maintained at present under the guidance of NITI Aayog. It invites all Voluntary Organizations as well as Non-Governmental Organizations to sign up on the Portal. Let us have a […]

The Lok Sabha passed the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2020 which permits a corporate debtor and its creditors to start Insolvency Resolution Process.  The previous ordinance forbids the beginning of proceedings in case of defaults arising during the 6 months period from 25th March, 2020 which is extendable up to one year. […]

When a person has worked hard and established a logo and design for your brand, how can they prevent other companies from using it? Trademark is all around us. When you design a logo for your brand, there might be a chance that it can resemble with other company’s trademark. In such a situation, violation […]

Trusts are abided by the rules prescribed in Section 8, which claims the tax benefits as discussed in Sec 11 and 12 of the Income Tax Act, must have a valid 12A registration to be able to do so. Sec 12AA dealing with the procedure for registration of a charitable trust is not to be […]