FAQs on Corporate social responsibility under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013

Ministry of Corporate Affairs has issued Circular No. 01/2016 dated 12th January, 2016 to Clarify some Frequently Asked Questions on Corporate Social Responsibility under Section 135 of Companies Act, 2013.

http://www.mca.gov.in/Ministry/pdf/FAQ_CSR.pdf

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