Insertion of Section 24A

In the Principal Act, after section 24 new section shall be added as follows: “24A. Appointment of Administrator- (1) (a) Where any seciety on account of the pendency of litigation or otherwise has not held or is unable to hold the annual general meeting for a period of three consecutive years; or (b) Where the term of office of the members of the governing body of a society has expired and a new governing body has not for any reason been constituted within a reasonable time as provided in the Bye-law or the Rules of such society; (c) Where on a report made by the Registrar, or otherwise on enquiry, the State Government considers it necessary in public interest to do so; the State Government may, by order published in the Official Gazette, appoint an Administrator for such society for such period, not exceeding six months, as may be specified in the order, to manage the affairs of the society: Provided that for reasons to be recorded in writing, the State Government may, by like order, extend either prospectively or retrospectively, the said period by any further periods not exceeding six months at a time, so however subject to the provisions of clause (5) in particular, the aggregate period shall not extend beyond four years. (2) The expenditure incurred by the State Government towards salary and allowances of the Administrator shall be recovered by the State Government from the funds of the society. (3) On the appointment of the Administrator under clause (1) and during the period of such appointment, the governing body of the society shall cease to exercise any powers or to perform and discharge any functions or duties conferred or imposed on it by this Act, or its memorandum of association or the rules and regulations or any other law applicable to such Society, and subject to any directions which the State Government, may from time to time issue, all such functions or duties shall be performed or discharged by the Administrator. (4) The Administrator shall, before the expiry of the period of his appointment, take necessary action to convene the general body meeting of the society and hold elections for the constitution of the governing body. (5) If the Administrator is not, for reasons beyond his control, able to convene the general body meeting or inspite of such meeting being convened, the general body fails to elect the governing body, the Adminstrator shall forthwith send report to the State Government, who may pass such orders as are considered necessary, either extending the period of appointment of the Administrator for a further period, or if satisfied that public interest so requires, by recommending for the dissolution of the society. (6) The State Government may, if it thinks fit, appoint an Advisory Council to advise and assist the administrator appointed under sub-section(1) in the exercise of the powers and in due discharge of the duties and functions conferred or imposed on him under this Act. The members of the Advisory Council shall hold office during the pleasure of the State Government. (7) Where an order of dissolution is passed under clause (5), the assets of the society shall vest in, and the liabilities shall devolve on the State Government”.