The Central Government has suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) for six months due to alleged violations.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has accused the think tank of misusing the funds received from foreign sources. The MHA has also asked the CPR to submit a detailed report on the alleged violations.
The MHA has alleged that the CPR has violated the provisions of the FCRA by using the funds for activities other than those specified in the license. The MHA has also alleged that the CPR has failed to submit the required annual returns and has not maintained proper accounts.
The MHA has also alleged that the CPR has failed to comply with the provisions of the FCRA regarding the utilization of foreign contributions. The MHA has also alleged that the CPR has failed to submit the required annual returns and has not maintained proper accounts.
The suspension of the FCRA license of the CPR will have a major impact on the think tank’s operations. The CPR will not be able to receive any foreign contributions during the period of suspension.
The CPR has denied the allegations and has said that it has complied with all the provisions of the FCRA. The CPR has also said that it has submitted all the required documents and has maintained proper accounts.
The CPR has also said that it will challenge the suspension of its FCRA license in the court. The CPR has said that it will take all necessary steps to ensure that its license is restored as soon as possible.
The suspension of the FCRA license of the CPR is a major setback for the think tank. The CPR is one of the leading think tanks in India and its research and analysis are widely respected. The suspension of its FCRA license will have a major impact on its operations and its ability to receive foreign contributions.