NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Friday said an organisation which supports citizens’ cause without a political goal, via legitimate means of dissent like agitations, cannot be prevented from receiving foreign funds by declaring it as an outfit of political nature.
The Apex Court made it clear however that organisations used for channelling foreign funds by political parties cannot escape the rigour of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) when there is concrete material in this regard.
The Centre shall strictly follow the procedure in the Act and Rules before depriving an organisation of the right to receive foreign contributions, the top court said in its verdict. (AGENCIES)
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