The recent demand for mandatory registration on the Darpan portal within 10 days, under the threat of account blocking, is causing undue stress for many Non Profitable Organisations (NPOs). It appears there is no clear directive from the Income Tax Department imposing such a tight deadline, leading to confusion and potential harm to compliant organizations. Many NPOs already fulfill their obligations, such as submitting audited annual financial reports, whether funded by foreign contributions or government agencies. NPO are periodically needed to renew registration providing required terms and conditions. Forcing all NPOs, including those not covered under specific Darpan conditions, to register is unnecessary when discrepancies could be identified through existing audits.
Additionally, the registration process on the Darpan portal is excessively cumbersome. It requires witness verification, Aadhaar card submission, and an affidavit, making it overly bureaucratic. Simplifying this process would save valuable time and resources, allowing NPOs to focus on their charitable missions rather than navigating administrative hurdles. The inefficiency of the system and the lack of user-friendly procedures reflect broader issues in Indian administration. A more straightforward and transparent approach could address compliance without penalizing well-functioning organizations.
