Irregularities in NGOs Funding
CBI has registered 9 cases during the last three years i.e. 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 (up to 31.10.2011) against NGOs for violating the rules and misuse of funds. Some of these cases also involve officers of the Government & Government Bodies.
Action against NGOs misusing Government grants are taken in accordance with the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, and other applicable laws.
This information was given by Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Prime Minister’s Office, Shri V. Narayanasamy in written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today.
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