Notice of Change of name

Notice of Change of name. 12B

1. (1) Notice in writing of every change of name, signed by the Secretary and by seven members of the society changing its name, shall be sent to the Registrar.
2. (2) If the proposal name is identical with that by which any other existing society has been registered or, in the opinion of the Registrar, so nearly resembles such name as to be likely to deceive the public, the Registrar shall refuse to register the change of name.
3. (3) Save as provided in sub-section (2), the Registrar shall, if he is satisfied that the provision of this Act in respect of change of name have been complied with, register the change of name and the change of name shall have effect from the date of such registration.