Under what circumstances can the Central Government cancel the certificate granted under Section 12 for receiving foreign contribution under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?

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Under what circumstances can the Central Government cancel the certificate granted under Section 12 for receiving foreign contribution under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010?

Answer & Explanation:

Section 14 of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 provides that the Central Government may, if it is satisfied after making such inquiry as it may deem fit, by an order, cancel the certificate if:- the holder of the certificate has made a statement in, or in relation to, the application for the grant of registration or renewal thereof, which is incorrect or false; or the holder of the certificate has violated any of the terms and conditions of the certificate or renewal thereof; or in the opinion of the Central Government, it is' necessary in the public interest to cancel the certificate; or the holder of certificate has violated any of the provisions of this Act or rules or order made there under; or if the holder of the certificate has not been engaged in any reasonable activity in its chosen field for the benefit of the society for two consecutive years or has become defunct.

Topics: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010

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