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Gramin Vikas Sangh applies for an FCRA certificate under Section 12. Its key functionaries include Meera Nair, an Indian citizen, and David Clark, a foreigner. As per Section 12A, what identification document may the Central Government require?

The Central Government may require Aadhaar numbers of the office bearers or key functionaries, and for a foreigner a copy of the Passport or Overseas Citizen of India Card. So Meera gives Aadhaar, while David gives a passport or OCI card copy.

  1. AAadhaar number of Meera Nair, and for David Clark a copy of the Passport or Overseas Citizen of India CardCorrect
  2. BAadhaar number for both Meera and David without exception
  3. COnly the PAN of the organisation, not of its functionaries
  4. DA copy of the Passport for both, because Aadhaar is not allowed

Explanation

Section 12A permits the Central Government to require the Aadhaar number of all office bearers, directors or key functionaries, or a copy of the Passport or OCI Card in the case of a foreigner. Meera therefore provides Aadhaar and David a passport or OCI copy. Requiring Aadhaar from a foreigner contradicts the text.

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