Registration Of Tamil Associations

About Registration of Tamil Associations

Tamil Sangams in many countries of the world and other states in India have been working for the development of Tamil language and the welfare of NRT’s. By registering such Tamil Organization and co-ordinate with them will provide a fillip to the services rendered by them.

All NRT associations/ organizations in abroad and other states in India are requested to get them registered with this Commissionerate.

Rules/Guidelines For Registration of NRT Associations
  •   Two segments of NRT Associations can obtain recognition namely,

     a) NRT Associations Abroad

     b) NRT Associations within India but outside Tamilnadu

  •   Application Form

     Application Form for registration can be downloaded and can also be obtained from the offices of NRT

  •   Documents to be produced. (Copies of the following documents should be attached along with the duly filled application form)

     a)(i) Attested photocopies of the first meeting which has decided the formation of Association, The minutes must contain signature of the Office bearers (in case of associations abroad)
       (ii) Copy of registration certificate under Charitable Societies Act 1860 attested by a gazetted officer (in case of associations in India)

     b) By law of the Association

     c) Name and addresses of members enrolled including e-mail ID

     d) Annual report and Activity report for the last three years

     e) Audited statement of accounts for the last three years

  •   Registration fee Registration of Association would be free of cost

  •   Registration number Registration numbers will be provided after completion of registration process

  •   Category-wise list of registered associations would 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 registered association should renew their registration every five year. Change in office address and name of office bearers if any, should also be informed. Registration of those associations, which do not renew their registration will be automatically cancelled and their details will be removed from the official website.

  •   Application for renewal of registration and change of Addresses of Associations can be had from this commissionerate or official website.

  •   Government / this Commissionerate reserve the right to cancel the registration of any Association / Organization at any time without assigning any reason thereof and without prior notice.

Documents Required for Renewal of Registration
  •   Copy of Registration Certificate issued by this Commissionerate.

  •   Annual report and Audited statement of accounts of the association for the last three years.

  •   List of present office bearers of the association with their address and e-mail.

  •   Revised list of members with full address and email ID.

for renewal of registration forward the above details to:

The Commissioner,

Commissionerate of Rehabilitation and Welfare of Non Resident Tamils, 4th Floor,

Ezhilagam Annex Building, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005,

Tamil Nadu, India. E-mail : nrtchennai@tn.gov.in / nrtchennai@gmail.com

+91-44-2852 5648

Download Application Forms
  •   Application form for registration of NRT Associations Abroad
  •   Application form for registration of NRT Associations in India but outside Tamilnadu
  •   Application form for renewal of NRT Associations