Tamil Association Registration of Abroad

Rules / Guidelines for Registration of NRT Associations

• ✔ Two segments of Tamil Associations can obtain recognition namely:
  • ➤ Tamil Associations Abroad
  • ➤ Tamil Associations within India but outside Tamil Nadu
• ✔ Documents to be submitted:
  • ➤ (i) Attested photocopies of the first meeting minutes with office bearer signatures (for associations abroad)
  • ➤ (ii) Copy of registration certificate under Charitable Societies Act 1860 attested by a Gazetted officer (for associations in India)
  • ➤ Bylaw of the Association
  • ➤ Name and addresses of members enrolled including e-mail IDs
  • ➤ Annual report and Activity report for the last three years
  • ➤ Audited statement of accounts for the last three years
• ✔ Registration Fee: Registration is free of cost
• ✔ Registration Number: Will be provided after the registration process is completed.
• ✔ A category-wise list of registered associations will be published in the official website
• ✔ No discounts or other offers would be provided for attending Government functions
• ✔ No registered association would be permitted to use the emblem of the State Government or this Commissionerate
• ✔ All recognised associations should renew their recognition every five years. Any change in office address and name of office bearers must be reported. Non-renewal will lead to automatic cancellation and removal from the website.
• ✔ Application for renewal and address change can be obtained from this Commissionerate or the official website.
• ✔ The Government/Commissionerate reserves the right to cancel any registration without prior notice or reason.

Important Note: Registration provided through this platform is purely for the purpose of organizing and coordinating Tamil associations. It does not confer any legal authority, official endorsement, or administrative power.