Tamil Nadu Assembly urges Centre to withdraw FCRA Amendment Bill
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union Government to withdraw the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026. The state government argues that the bill's provisions regarding asset disposal threaten the autonomy of charitable and minority-run institutions.
Why it matters
This highlights a federalist conflict between state and central governments regarding the regulation of foreign funding for non-profits and educational institutions.
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) unanimously urged the Union Government to withdraw the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in its present form.
Moving the resolution, School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity Minister 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.
“These provisions may adversely affect the autonomy of charitable organisations and, in particular, the functioning of educational and social welfare institutions run by minorities,” the resolution said.
It urged the Union Government to withdraw the Bill in its present form and undertake comprehensive consultations with all stakeholders, including State governments and charitable, religious, educational, medical and social organisations.
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