Centre for Policy Research issues statement after losing its tax exemption status

“Despite this severe blow that strikes at the core of our ability to function, CPR remains committed to working towards its foundational objective of conducting research that contributes to high quality scholarship, better policies, and a more robust public discourse about the issues that impact life in India,” CPR added.

Activities listed by the IT department mentioned in the notice, included its involvement in the Hasdeo movement against coal mining in the Chhattisgarh forests.

The notice also included receipts to the tune of Rs 10.19 crore since 2016 for its Namati-Environmental Justice Program, which were allegedly mostly used to file litigation and complaints rather than do research.

The think tank is headed by Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's daughter Yamini Aiyar.