LL THE. MANIPUR SOCIETIES: REGISTRATION ACT,:1989. l
The Manipur Societies Registration Act, 1989
Civil198932 sections
This Act establishes the legal process for registering societies in the state of Manipur. It applies to any group of seven or more individuals who wish to form an association for purposes such as charity, education, arts, or public welfare. By requiring registration, the law ensures these groups are officially recognized, have a clear structure for management, and are accountable for their activities. This process protects the interests of members and the public, allowing societies to operate with legal authority and transparency while maintaining proper records of their property and governance.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Appointment of Registrar
- 4. Societies to be formed by memorandum of association and registration
- 5. Memorandum of association
- 6. Regulations
- 7. Registration
- 8. Alteration of memorandum and regulations
- 9. Alterations to be filed
- 10. Name of the society
- 11. State Government may direct change of name
- 12. Societies to have power to amalgamate with another society
- 13. Name of the society to be prominently shown
- 14. Register of members
- 15. Books of account and audit
- 16. Annual general meeting
- 17. Annual and other returns to be forwarded to Registrar
- 18. Property of the society how to be vested
- 19. Suits and proceedings by and against society
- 20. Power to alter regulations
- 21. Power of Registrar to call for information or explanation
- 22. Investigation of affairs of society
- 23. Cancellation of registration
- 24. Winding-up of society
- 25. Dissolution by resolution
- 26. On dissolution, no member to receive profit
- 27. Inspection of documents and grant of certified copies thereof
- 28. Terms of gift to be observed
- 29. Indemnity
- 30. Limitation
- 31. Power to make rules
- 32. Repeal and savings
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