The Assembly of Christian Trust Services (ACTS) on Sunday (June 28) slammed the alleged “unwarranted restrictions” imposed by the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Rules, 2026.The forum comprising representatives from different church denominations said it would plan a future course of action on the matter by joining hands with non-Christian charity organisations.“We agree to the steps taken by the Central government to prevent misuse of foreign funds and to ensure transparency in such transactions. However, we strongly oppose the restrictions imposed in the name of the regulations,” ACTS general secretary George Sebastian and secretary Kuruvila Mathews said in a statement on Sunday.The association, meanwhile, observed a special prayer day across churches on Sunday to highlight its concerns over the law. Mr. Sebastian inaugurated the State-level meet as part of the observance at the YMCA Hall here. Published - June 28, 2026 09:57 pm IST
Church forum flays FCRA curbs
Church forum ACTS protests FCRA curbs with special prayer day, advocating for transparency while opposing restrictions on foreign contributions.
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ACTS criticized the FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 on June 28 as unjustified restrictions on foreign funding to churches. The regulatory tightening signals government control over NGO cross-border funding, impacting nonprofit compliance and international operations.
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