FCRA renewal: certificate must be renewed or access to foreign contribution is suspended; government may refuse renewal.

Every FCRA certificate must be renewed after five years by applying within six months before expiry in Form FC-3C with affidavits of office-bearers, the prescribed fee, and FCRA Account details; late renewal may be allowed up to one year with reasons and late fee. Failure to apply or pay results in the certificate being deemed to have ceased, prohibition on receipt or utilisation of foreign contribution, and vesting of unutilised foreign contribution and related assets with the prescribed authority. The Central Government may inquire, ordinarily decide within ninety days, communicate reasons for delay, and refuse renewal for violations.

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