Restrictions on Accepting FC

The person having a definite cultural, economic, educational, religious or social programme can accept FC, only if:

  1. It is registered with the Central Government under this Act or takes prior permission before receiving each contribution.
  2. It receives FC only through one designated bank account.
  3. Central Government is kept intimated as to the amount, source and manner in which FC was received and utilised.

4.1 Prior Permission

  1. Application for prior approval to be made online in Form FC 3B electronically only.
  2. Prior approval to be donor specific, donee specific and purpose specific.