To accept foreign hospitality, the legislatures, political leaders or government employees first have to seek the Centre’s permission. For, the Punjab Government has issued instructions for all the members of legislature, office bearer of political parties, Judge, government servant or the employee of any cooperation or any other body owned or controlled by the government to seek prior permission of Union Government before accepting foreign hospitality.
The instructions have been issued after the receipt of a letter from Home Department of Union Government, disclosed an official spokesperson of the general administration department of Punjab Government. He said that the instructions have been issued as per section 6 of foreign contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) 2010.
He said that the applications in respect of Government servants and employees of cooperation any other body owned or controlled by Government would be accepted on the online system only. He said that to apply online and to see more information one could login to www.fcraonline.nic.in.