The news: Home Minister Amit Shah has assured church leaders that the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) will not be applied retrospectively. This assurance came following growing anxiety among Christian institutions and ministries across India that past foreign donations could be scrutinised or penalised under any new rules.
Why it matters for church leaders: If your church or ministry has received foreign donations in recent years, this assurance offers significant relief — your past compliance standing should not be retroactively threatened. That said, the proposed amendments are still on the table, and how they are finally worded in legislation will matter enormously for future fundraising and donor reporting.
The takeaway: Stay engaged with your denominational leadership and legal counsel as the FCRA Amendment Bill moves forward — the conversation is not over yet.
Source: The Hindu
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