In the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs pertaining to the Foreign Contribution

## Report on Amendment to Foreign Contribution Regulation Rules, 2020 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigendum to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020, as published in the Gazette of India. The corrigendum addresses a typographical error within the original notification. The core purpose is to rectify the error to maintain the accuracy and clarity of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020. The key finding is the correction of the word "from" to "before" in a specific line within the original notification, ensuring correct interpretation of the regulation. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide information about a corrigendum pertaining to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020. The analysis is based solely on the text provided from the Gazette of India. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy:** Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020 (G.S.R. 695E, dated the 10th November, 2020). * **Core Objective(s):** While the full objective of the original policy is not available from this text alone, it can be inferred that it pertains to the regulation of foreign contributions. This Corrigendum aims to amend clerical error. **4. Background and Rationale:** * This is an amendment. The rationale for this *specific amendment* is to correct a typographical error. Without the correction, the affected rule could be misinterpreted, potentially leading to confusion or misapplication of the regulations. The amendment ensures the accurate implementation of the original intent of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Page 36, line 4 of the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs pertaining to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020 as published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection i, vide G.S.R. 695E, dated the 10th November, 2020 * **New Rule/Provision:** The word "from" is replaced with the word "before." * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** This change appears to be a simple correction of a typographical error. The impact is to ensure the correct wording and intended meaning of the specific clause in question. Its specific impact on stakeholders cannot be determined without understanding the context of the original sentence, which is not provided in the text. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based solely on the text, the target audience and stakeholders are primarily those involved in, or affected by, the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020. This includes organizations receiving foreign contributions, individuals involved in the management of these organizations, and the Ministry of Home Affairs responsible for enforcing the regulations. Those who would be negatively impacted by a clerical error in legal code. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Home Affairs is identified as the responsible agency. * **Timelines or Procedures:** No specific timelines or procedures are detailed in this specific text. The corrigendum is effective immediately upon publication. * **Amendment-Specific Implementation:** The primary implementation aspect related to this amendment is for stakeholders to be aware of the correction and to apply the corrected wording ("before" instead of "from") when interpreting and complying with the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this change is to ensure the accuracy and clarity of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020. By correcting the typographical error, the amendment prevents potential misinterpretations and ensures that the regulations are applied as originally intended. The impact of the *amendment itself* is to remove ambiguity and maintain the integrity of the legal text. **9. Conclusion:** This report analyzed a corrigendum to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020. The amendment corrects a typographical error ("from" changed to "before"), ensuring the accurate implementation of the regulations. While the specific context of the change cannot be determined without additional information, the amendment is significant for maintaining the clarity and integrity of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Rules, 2020 for all affected stakeholders.

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