oxfam india But it is alleged that he has violated FCRA in the transaction of Rs 12.71 lakh in the year 2019-20. It is alleged that Oxfam India also took special interest in alien transactions worth Rs 1.5 crore between 2013 and 2016.
According to CB, Oxfam India received around Rs 1.5 crore between 2013 and 2016 directly into its Foreign Contribution Utilization Account instead of nominated bank accounts. Others also alleged that Oxfam India center for discovery (CPR) was given Rs 12.71 lakh. He amended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010 alert in the financial year 2019-20.
The CBI said it acted on the complaint of the Ministry of Home Affairs. In January last year, the FCRA license of Oxfam India was suspended. The Ministry of Home Affairs had accused Oxfam India of indulging in “anti-national” activities and pressurizing the Government of India for FCRA renewal through thinking and attitudes of other countries.
The SCST position also mentioned that Oxfam India was planning to bypass the FCRA by diverting the amount to other associations or for profit consultancy firms. CIL said it carried out a search operation last week over several emails from the office of Oxfam India record when did.
Oxfam India is a part of the Global Confederation of Oxfam, which works on issues such as poverty, empowerment, gender justice and genetic change. The NGO has denied any wrongdoing and said it is cooperating with the authorities.
He has said that, “Oxfam India is cooperating with all the government FLASH since your FC Rai registration is not renewed in December 2021. We have filed a petition in the Delhi High Court against the decision of not renewing our FC RA registration. The High Court has asked the central government to respond to our petition.
The CBI case against Oxfam India comes at a time when several civil society organizations have faced government scrutiny and crackdown on their foreign funding and other activities. The government has said it is taking action against those who misuse foreign funds or violate the law. While the organ has accused the government of harassment and entrapment.
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