Instruction Kit for eForm CSR-1

(Registration of Entities for undertaking CSR Activities)

Table of Contents
About this Document ....................................................................................................... 1
Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm ................................................................................. 1
Section and Rule Number(s) ..................................................................................................1
Purpose of the eForm .............................................................................................................2
Part II – Instructions to fill the eForm ................................................................................ 2
Specific Instructions to fill the eForm CSR-1 at Field Level ................................................2
Common Instructions to fill eForm........................................................................................4
Part III - Important Points for Successful Submission ......................................................... 5
Processing Type .....................................................................................................................5
SRN Generation .....................................................................................................................5
Email & Immunity Certificate ...............................................................................................5

About this Document

The Instruction Kit has been prepared to help you file eForms with ease. This document
provides references to law(s) governing the eForms, instructions to fill the eForm at field level
and common instructions to fill all eForms. The document also includes important points to
be noted for successful submission.

User is advised to refer instruction kit specifically prepared for each eForm.

This document is divided into following sections:

Part I – Laws Governing the eForm

Part II – Instructions to fill the eForm
Part III – Important Points for Successful Submission
Click on any section link to refer to the section.

Part I – Law(s) Governing the eForm

Section and Rule Number(s)

eForm CSR-1 is required to be filed pursuant to Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013 and
Rule 4 (1) and (2) of the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Rules, 2014.

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Purpose of the eForm

In accordance with the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility Policy) Amendment
Rules, 2021, company can undertake CSR activities either itself or through entities defined
under Rule 4 sub rule (1).
These companies/entities are required to mandatorily register themselves with the central
government for undertaking any CSR activity by filing the e-form CSR-1 with the Registrar.

Part II – Instructions to fill the eForm

Specific Instructions to fill the eForm CSR-1 at Field Level

Instructions to fill the eForm are tabulated below at field level. Only important fields that
require detailed instructions to be filled in eForm are explained. Self-explanatory fields are
not discussed.

S. No/ Field Name Instructions

Section Name
1 Nature of the Entity Select the nature of entity which requires registration for
undertaking CSR activities from the available options.
2 (a) , Whether the Entity is In case the entity is established by a company or group
(b) (i) established by any of companies, provide the CIN(s) of such companies. Up
company or group of to 5 CINs can be provided here.
companies
2 (b)(ii) If no, whether the entity Select whether the entity has a track record of three
has an established track years in undertaking similar activities.
record of three years in
undertaking similar Form can be filed by a Company established under
activities section 8 company or registered public trust or a
registered society exempted under sub-clauses (iv), (v),
(vi) or (via) of clause (23C) of Section 10 and approved
under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961 or
Company established under section 8 of the Act, or a
registered public trust or a registered society, registered
under section 12A and approved under 80 G of the
Income Tax Act, 1961 only if ‘Yes’ is selected in either
2(a) or 2(b)(ii).
3 (a) Type of existing entity Enter CIN of a valid Section 8 company in case type of
existing entity is ‘Section 8 company’.
CIN/Registration Enter Registration Number in case type of existing entity
Number is other than ‘Section 8 company’.
(b), (c) Name, Date of The details shall be Pre-filled in case of a Section 8
and (d) Incorporation and company. Else, these details need to be entered.
Address of the entity
(e) E-mail ID of the entity Enter the email ID of the OTP.
Please note that the same will be verified by OTP.
Send OTP This button will be enabled only after successful Pre-
scrutiny of the form.

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S. No/ Field Name Instructions

Section Name
Click on this button to send OTP to the entity’s email
ID.
Further, please note that OTP can be successfully sent to
the email ID against one form, for a maximum of 10
times in one day. OTP shall be valid for a span of
30minutes.
For further chances, you may download a fresh form on
the same day or try next day.
(f) Enter OTP for email ID Enter the OTP received on entity’s email ID.

(g) PAN of the entity Enter PAN (Permanent Account Number) of the entity.

4 Details of Directors/ Enter the Name, Designation, DIN/ PAN and email ID
Board of Trustees/ of the Directors/ Board of Trustees/ Chairman/ CEO/
Chairman/ CEO/ Secretary/ Authorized Representatives of the entity.
Secretary/ Authorized Please note that DIN or PAN must be valid and
Representatives of the associated with the entity.
entity Maximum of 10 rows shall be available.
Attachments • Copy of Certificate of Registration. – Mandatory always.
• Copy of PAN of entity. – Mandatory always.

Declaration I am authorized by the Enter the resolution number and date authorizing the
………………. with the signatory to sign, give declaration and submit the eForm.
documents maintained by
the Entity.
To be digitally DSC & Designation Ensure the form is digitally signed either by the Director
signed by in case of a Section 8 company.
The person should have registered his/her DSC with
MCA by using the following link (www.mca.gov.in). If
not already register, then please register before signing
this form.
Disqualified Director should not sign the form.
DIN of the director; or In case the person digitally signing the eForm is a
DIN or PAN of the Director - Enter the approved DIN.
Trustee or In case the person digitally signing the eForm is a
CEO or Chairperson or Trustee or CEO or Chairperson or Chief functionary or
Chief functionary or Authorized Representative of the Entity - Enter the
authorized representative PAN.
of the Entity
Certificate by I declare that I have been Ensure the eForm is digitally signed by a Chartered
Practicing ………………….. has Accountant/ Cost Accountant or Company Secretary in
Professional been suppressed. I further whole-time practice.
certify that: Enter the details of the practicing professional and attach
1. ……. the digital signature.
2. ……
3. …….., if any found
at any stage.

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Common Instructions to fill eForm

Buttons Particulars
Pre-Fill The Pre-fill button can appear more than once in an eForm. The button
appears next to a field that can be automatically filled using the MCA
database.

Click this button to populate the field.

Note: You are required to be connected to the Internet to use the Pre-
fill functionality.
Attach Click this document to browse and select a document that needs to be
attached to the eForm. All the attachments should be scanned in pdf
format. You have to click the attach button corresponding to the
document you are making an attachment.
In case you wish to attach any other document, please click the optional
attach button.
Remove Attachment You can view the attachments added to the eForm in the List of
attachment field.

To remove any attachment from the eForm, select the attachment in the
List of attachment field and click the Remove attachment button.
Check Form 1. Click the Check Form button after, filling the eForm. System
performs form level validation like checking if all mandatory fields
are filled. System displays the errors and provides you an
opportunity to correct errors.
2. Correct the highlighted errors.
3. Click the Check Form button again and. system will perform form
level validation once again. On successful validations, a message is
displayed “Form level pre scrutiny is successful”.
Note: The Check Form functionality does not require Internet
connectivity.
Modify The Modify button is enabled, after you have checked the eForm using
the Check Form button.

To make changes to the filled and checked form:

1. Click the Modify button.
2. Make the changes to the filled eForm.
3. Click the Check Form button to check the eForm again.

Pre scrutiny 1. After checking the eForm, click the Prescrutiny button. System
performs some checks and displays errors, if any.
2. Correct the errors.

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Part III - Important Points for Successful Submission

Processing Type
The eForm will be processed in STP mode.

SRN Generation
On successful submission of the eForm CSR-1, SRN will be generated and shown to
the user which will be used for future correspondence with MCA.

Email & Immunity Certificate

When an eForm is successfully processed, an acknowledgement of the same is sent to
the user in the form of an email to the email id of the entity. Further, a digitally signed
approval letter along with CSR Registration number with Format CSRXXXXXXXX
where X represents system generated unique sequential number will be sent to the FO
User as well as the email ID of the entity as entered in the eform.