The Trojan Horse Act

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The Trojan Horse Act
  • State governments and district collectors will be the registering authorities for NGOS which will receive funds from abroad.
  • NGOS can have more than one bank account for utilisation of their funds but only one account for receipt of funds.
  • Registration of NGOS will be valid only for a period of five years.
  • Penalties can be imposed by the state government if money is not utilised for the stated objectives. The registration of an NGO can be cancelled by district collectors.
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