Delhi HC rejects ‘one line refusal’ of FCRA Dept
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Delhi HC rejects ‘one line refusal’ of FCRA Dept
Indian Social Action Forum vs Union of India.[1] [WP(C) 10199/2016&CM APPL. 37992/2021 – Delhi HC: Order dt 24-07-2025)
Delhi HC (Justice NitinWasudeo Sambre & Justice Anish Dayal) decided in favour of appellant NGO - INSAF, whose FCRA renewal registration application was rejected by the FCRA Dept. vide its email communication dt 21-10-2016.
In its order the HC stated that it was concerned that the order was without reasons and even the basic considerations. It was only ‘one line email’ stating that the Union of India rejected the prayer of the petitioner for renewal for the period from 2016-2021. Although during the hearing, Union Govt has tried to justify its decision by narrating the reasons in the affidavit. Since the said order cannot be substantiated by these reasons, such conduct of Union of India reflects complete non-application of mind, and therefore can also be termed as in violation of principles of natural justice.
In view thereof the said order cannot be sustainable.
Subsequent affidavit submitted by Union of India, stated that the basis for rejection of renewal is on…..(click to read more)
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