Dharamshala — The budget session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPiE) concluded on Monday with the approval of a total allocation of 3,408,836,304 rupees for the 2026–2027 annual budget and the adoption of regulations regarding the use of the Tibetan national flag, emblem, and anthem, official solidarity on the critical situations inside Tibet, and motion highlighting concerns over "the PRC's Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress".
The final day of the session began with the third reading and adoption of important legislative frameworks, notably the rules and regulations regarding the use of the Tibetan national flag, emblem, and anthem, as well as the rules and regulations concerning the salaries and allowances of the Supreme Commissioner of Justice and the other Commissioners of Justice.
The Revised Appropriation Act for 2025–2026 and the Appropriation Act for 2026–2027 were presented by Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang and supported by Budget Estimate Committee Chairperson Choedak Gyatso. Both bills were passed unanimously.
According to Document No. 30, the Revised Appropriation Act for 2025–2026 authorises a total expenditure of Rs. 3,752,428,054 from the consolidated fund, covering both the annual and interim budgets. Similarly, Document No. 31 states that the Appropriation Act for 2026–2027 approves a total allocation of Rs. 3,408,836,304 for the annual budget from the consolidated fund.
During his closing address, Speaker Sonam Tenphel outlined the key resolutions and bills adopted by the Parliament. Among these were an official tribute to the memory of Ngari Rinpoche Tenzin Choegyal, a resolution of solidarity regarding the critical situation in Tibet, a condemnation of the PRC’s "Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress," financial matters, reports submitted by two committees, as well as major legislative measures—notably the historic adoption of the Regulations Governing the Use of the Tibetan National Flag, Emblem, and Anthem.
