Chennai: The Tamil Nadu assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution, urging the Centre to withdraw the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in its current form.Moving the resolution, minister for school education, Tamil development, information and publicity A Rajamohan said the House was deeply concerned over provisions in the bill, relating to the transfer, management, disposal and sale of assets of charitable organisations to the government on grounds such as expiry of FCRA registration, non-renewal or refusal of renewal, cancellation of registration, or surrender of registration.Also read: Govt considering sending FCRA Bill to joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny: SourcesThe proposed legislation could affect educational institutions, elderly care homes and hospitals run by minority organisations and others, he said, adding: "The Tamil Nadu government objects to this.""While ensuring transparency and accountability in foreign contributions, it must also protect the rights of lawfully functioning charitable, educational, medical, religious, cultural and social welfare organisations," the resolution stated. The assembly has also urged the Centre to hold wider consultations before proceeding with the proposed changes.
Tamil Nadu assembly opposes FCRA Amendment Bill, seeks withdrawal in current form
The Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill. This proposed legislation raises concerns over the government's power to seize assets of charitable organizations. The bill's provisions could significantly impact educational and healthcare institutions run by minority groups. The Tamil Nadu government stated its objection to the bill's current form and provisions.











