Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution opposing the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, in its present form, saying some of its provisions could adversely affect the autonomy of charitable organisations and the functioning of educational and social welfare institutions run by minorities.

School Education Minister Rajmohan moved the resolution in the House. The resolution said any amendment to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act must uphold the principles of natural justice, proportionality, protection of property rights, legitimate expectation and federalism.

After discussions and a subsequent voice vote, Speaker J C D Prabhakar announced that the resolution was passed.

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Speaking in the Assembly, Rajmohan said the Union government had introduced the Bill to regulate international aid but alleged that its provisions could adversely affect educational institutions run by minority organisations and other charitable institutions.

"The Union Government has introduced the Foreign Contribution Regulation Bill in Parliament to legally regulate international aid. Because of this, educational institutions run by minority organisations and others are being affected. Cancellation of registration and cancellation of renewal are also impacting them," Rajmohan said.

He said the proposed changes could have implications for institutions operating in the fields of education, healthcare and social welfare.

"Hospitals, elderly care homes, and educational institutions will be affected through FCRA. The Tamil Nadu government objects to this," the Minister said.

Rajmohan stressed that regulatory procedures concerning such institutions must comply with constitutional principles.

"Regulatory procedures must be in accordance with the Constitution," he said.

The Minister also raised objections to provisions under which the government could take over, manage, dispose of or sell assets of charitable organisations in cases involving cancellation, non-renewal, refusal or surrender of FCRA registration.

He said institutions facing such action should be given an opportunity to present their case before any decision is taken.

"The institutions that are being handed over to the government must be given an opportunity. If there are no charges against that institution, it should not be taken over through FCRA," Rajmohan said.

At the same time, Rajmohan said the Tamil Nadu government remained committed to national security and did not oppose measures aimed at preventing the misuse of foreign contributions.

"The state government is also firm on ensuring national security. Therefore, we have some objections," he said.

The Minister said the state's objections were focused on ensuring that legitimate educational, medical, charitable and social welfare institutions were not adversely affected by the proposed amendments.

"Hence, the state government is moving a resolution urging the Union Government to withdraw the amendment bill," Rajmohan said.

Members were invited by Speaker JCD Prabhakar to participate in the discussion on the resolution.

DMDK chief Premalatha Vijayakanth spoke in support of the resolution during the debate.

The resolution was subsequently put to the House and passed.

The Tamil Nadu government's opposition comes amid concerns over the proposed changes to the FCRA framework and their potential impact on organisations receiving foreign contributions.