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Which of the following is a condition for grant of prior permission, but not for grant of a certificate of registration, under section 12(4) of the FCRA, 2010?

Having prepared a reasonable project for the benefit of the society for which the contribution is proposed to be used is the condition specific to prior permission. A registration applicant must instead show reasonable activity already undertaken in its chosen field.

  1. AThe applicant is not fictitious or benami
  2. BThe applicant has not been found guilty of diversion or mis-utilisation of its funds
  3. CThe applicant has prepared a reasonable project for the benefit of the society for which the foreign contribution is proposed to be utilisedCorrect
  4. DThe applicant has undertaken reasonable activity in its chosen field for the benefit of society

Explanation

Section 12(4)(c) requires an applicant for prior permission to have prepared a reasonable project. Section 12(4)(b) requires an applicant for registration to have undertaken reasonable activity in its chosen field. Options A and B apply to both kinds of applicants, and option D applies only to registration.

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