# JPC must ensure due process in FCRA amendment: readers 2026-08-13T23:08:41+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Readers writing to The Hindu have cautioned that the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act amendments risk making executive discretion disproportionate to alleged violations. A letter from Kulgam warns that automatic forfeiture of assets, denial of a hearing before non-renewal, and the absence of an effective appeal could undermine natural justice. The writer calls on the Joint Parliamentary Committee to balance national security with transparency and protection of institutional property. Other letters in the August 14 edition discuss a 'leadership transition' at Tata Group and the role of English in India. A Thane reader argues that fresh leadership at the Tatas is needed for challenges such as AI, semiconductors, and green energy. A Greater Noida reader counters the view of English as colonial, stating that marginalised communities see it as a route to social mobility and opportunity. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: civil society, due process, English medium education, FCRA amendments, JPC, Tata group Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jpc-must-ensure-due-process-in-fcra-amendment-readers/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jpc-must-ensure-due-process-in-fcra-amendment-readers/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.