THE FOREIGN CONTRIBUTION (REGULATION) AMENDMENT BILL, 2026
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🏛️ Introduced
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What does this law do?
This law amends the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 to update references to other laws, clarify definitions, and establish new rules for managing foreign contributions received by organizations.
Who it affects
Organizations and individuals receiving foreign contributions in India
Key provisions
- Updates references from older laws (e.g., Companies Act 1956) to newer laws (e.g., Companies Act 2013)
- Introduces new definitions like 'Administrator' and 'Designated authority'
- Requires prior approval for using foreign contributions
- Allows assets created from foreign contributions to be vested in a Designated authority
- Establishes rules for renewal and cancellation of certificates for receiving foreign contributions
- Provides for permanent vesting of assets if certificates are not renewed
Points worth noting
- Amends the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
- Replaces references to older legal codes with newer ones
- Creates new provisions for managing foreign contributions
- Repeals Section 15 of the original Act
| Source body | Parliament of India — Bills (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) |
| Reference number | 97 |
| Status | active (section: bill) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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2026-03-25
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