BKU(U) says query raised on donations
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BKU(U) says query raised on donations
Description
Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) said details have been sought by the government through a bank about its foreign donations. BKU(U) general secretary Sukhdev Singh said that it was an attempt by the government to target protesting farmers. “A bank official informed me that he has received an email from the Forex department seeking registration details in respect of donations being received from abroad,” said Mr. Sukhdev. “As per RBI guidelines, permission has to be taken if funds are being received as donation from abroad. At present the account holder does not have the necessary permission,” said a bank official, requesting anonymity.
Publisher
The Hindu
Date
2020-12-21
Coverage
Chandigarh