Register of members

(1) The signatories of the memorandum of association shall be the first members of the society. (2) Every society shall maintain a register of its members at its registered office and shall enter therein— (a) the name, address and signature of each member; (b) the date on which the members were admitted; (c) the date on which they ceased to be members. (3) The register of members shall be prima facie evidence of the membership of the society and of all matters entered therein: Provided that no member whose subscription is in arrears for more than six months at that time shall be entitled to vote in any proceedings of the society under this Act. (4) If the entries are not made in the register of members within 30 days of the admission or cessation of membership of any member, every officer in default shall be punishable with a fine which may extend to Rs. 100.