The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR against Oxfam and others for alleged violations of Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), PTI quoted officers.
The criticism, which is now a part of the FIR, has alleged that although Oxfam India’s FCRA registration ceased, it deliberate to avoid the regulation by taking different routes to channelise funds.
“From the email found during IT survey by the CBDT it appears that the Oxfam India is providing funds to the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) through its associates/employees in the form of commission. The same is also reflected from the TDS data of the Oxfam India which shows payment of Rs 12.71 lakh to the CPR in the F.Y. 2019-20…,” the criticism has alleged.
It mentioned the organisation obtained FCRA registration to hold out social actions however fee made to CPR by way of its associates or staff within the type of fee — skilled or technical providers — isn’t within the line with its acknowledged goals.
“This is violation of section 8 & 12(4) of the FCRA 2010,” it alleged.
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(With inputs from PTI)
