{"id":35554,"date":"2021-09-13T11:43:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T06:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=35554"},"modified":"2021-09-13T11:44:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T06:14:46","slug":"how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avail Punjab Society Registration?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">In the legal purview, Society refers to a pool of individuals the cohesively work to serve a common goal. As per the provision of the Punjab Societies Registration Act, 1860, the Society&#8217;s registration can be done via the registrar office situated in the respective jurisdiction. We have penned down all the vital information such as registration and documentation related to the Punjab Society Registration in this write-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/#What_are_the_fundamental_objectives_of_the_Society_Registration_in_India\" >What are the fundamental objectives of the Society\nRegistration in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/#Legalities_for_Naming_Societies_in_India\" >Legalities for Naming Societies in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/#Fundamental_Bylaws_of_the_Registered_Society\" >Fundamental Bylaws of the Registered Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/#An_Overview_on_Memorandum_of_Association_for_the_Registered_Society\" >An Overview on Memorandum of Association for the\nRegistered Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/#Details_to_be_submitted_in_the_application_for_Punjab_Society_Registration\" >Details to be submitted in the application for Punjab\nSociety Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/#Mandatory_Documentation_for_the_Society_Registration\" >Mandatory Documentation for the Society Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/#Punjab_Society_Registration_Step_by_Step_Process\" >Punjab Society Registration: Step by Step Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-avail-punjab-society-registration\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_fundamental_objectives_of_the_Society_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>What are the fundamental objectives of the Society\nRegistration in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the purview of the Societies Registration (Punjab) Act, 1860,\nSociety refers to a horde of people who act cohesively with an aim to;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Advocate education in desirable\nareas&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Effectively maintain library\nmainly accessible to masses<\/li><li>Promote Khadi &amp; rural-based\nindustry<\/li><li>Preserve craftsmanship, work of\nart, and natural history<\/li><li>Procure Military orphan funds<\/li><li>Spread valuable knowledge\nrelated to the various field, including political education<\/li><li>Built and maintain public\nlibraries<\/li><li>Facilitate funds to the needy\nones<\/li><li>Built and Preserve gallery of\npaintings &amp; works of art<\/li><li>Built and Preserve public\nmuseums.<\/li><li>Conserve natural resources\nthrough relevant initiatives<\/li><li>Restore building and old\nconstructions having historical significance&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legalities_for_Naming_Societies_in_India\"><\/span>Legalities for Naming Societies in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All societies aiming to register a certain name have to align with the norms of the <strong>Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/1896?view_type=search\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. The said Act has a long list of names that are non-registerable in nature. Therefore, it is better to refer to the same to avoid any likelihood of dispute in the future. The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950, prevents societies from selecting any name that hampers the integrity of the nation or the interest of the masses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fundamental_Bylaws_of_the_Registered_Society\"><\/span>Fundamental Bylaws of the Registered Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A bylaw for <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/society-registration\"><strong>society registration<\/strong><\/a> mainly governs the following facets of the registered societies in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Undertakings to be performed by\nthe Society<\/li><li>Internal Affairs of the Society\nsuch as quorum, a delegation of powers, obligations of the members, and so on<\/li><li>Appointment, removal, or\nelection of the office-bearers<\/li><li>Termination or election of the\nmembers<\/li><li>Winding up of the Society<\/li><li>The financial framework of the\nSociety covers all essential aspects, including the type of funds and member&#8217;s\nliability for the discharge of debts.<\/li><li>Dispute Settlement<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Overview_on_Memorandum_of_Association_for_the_Registered_Society\"><\/span>An Overview on Memorandum of Association for the\nRegistered Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Drafting a Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a mandatory\npre-registration requisite for societies aiming to register under the Societies\nAct, 1860. The MOA must entail the following details of the Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Society Name<\/li><li>Location of the registered office<\/li><li>Key objectives of the Society<\/li><li>The names, address, occupation,\n&amp; designation of the active members of the &#8220;Governing Body&#8221; to\nwhom the Society&#8217;s management is entrusted as required u\/s 2 of the Societies\nRegistration Act, 1860.<\/li><li>Signature of the seven members\nserving the Society<\/li><li>Name, address, designation,\n&amp; Signature of the founding members ( at least seven) of the Society<\/li><li>Rules and regulations of the\nSociety<\/li><li>Membership norms pertaining to\nfounder life members, life members, and honorary members.<\/li><li>Membership norms relating to\nthe admission fee, refusal, withdrawal, and cessation.<\/li><li>Rights as well as privileges of\nmembers<\/li><li>Obligations of the members and\noffice-bearers<\/li><li>Audit<\/li><li>Tenure<\/li><li>Legal proceeding<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>In general, the MOA entails the following clauses:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.png\" alt=\"MOA entails the following clauses\" class=\"wp-image-35555\" width=\"555\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2.png 998w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/MicrosoftTeams-image-2-768x761.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Details_to_be_submitted_in_the_application_for_Punjab_Society_Registration\"><\/span>Details to be submitted in the application for Punjab\nSociety Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The copy of the norms &amp;\nprovisions enclosing the Signature of at least 7 founding members of the\ngoverning body<\/li><li>A copy of the Notary-attested\nGeneral meeting&#8217;s proceeding manifesting the members&#8217; consent for the society\nregistration. It must enclose the Signature of the responsible office-bearer<\/li><li>Two Independent documents such\nas a copy of rules and regulations and MOA<\/li><li>The receipt of an amount of Rs\n500 submitted as a registration fee to the concerned department<\/li><li>Self Attested photos, name,\naddress, designation, Signature of the active members of the Governing Body.<\/li><li>Area of operation<\/li><li>Undertaking reflecting that\nSociety has a clear track of a legal conduct<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mandatory_Documentation_for_the_Society_Registration\"><\/span>Mandatory Documentation for the Society Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are the documents that are mandatory for the society\nregistration in Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Four copies of Society&#8217;s\nBy-laws<\/li><li>The bank certification\nmanifesting the credit balance in favour of the Society<\/li><li>A list of individuals who have\nmade a contribution towards Society in terms of the capital amount &amp;\nentrance fee<\/li><li>A scheme&#8217;s copy enclosing the\ndetails highlighting the Society&#8217;s sustainability &amp; economic growth and the\nfuture plan of acquiring\/transferring\/purchasing of an immovable property<\/li><li>A copy of the resolution\napproved at the promoter&#8217;s meeting for the appointment of Chief Promoter,\nenclosing the Signature of the promoters<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Punjab_Society_Registration_Step_by_Step_Process\"><\/span>Punjab Society Registration: Step by Step Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The State Government of Punjab registered the proposed societies via\nthe assistant Registrar of the respective jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Draft MOA and bylaws of the Society in line with the\nprovisions cited under the Society Registration Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: Convene the board meeting for the approval of the name and\nregistration of the Society. The members must render their approval via\nSignature on the board resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2: To avail a Punjab Society Registration, apply in the\nprescribed application accompanied with the aforesaid documentation &amp; the\naffidavit in the format recommended under the bylaws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: Lastly, the applicant must submit the documents described\nabove to the office of Additional Registrar of the respective jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Punjab Society Registration is a straightforward legal undertaking, provided you stay in line with the requisites above. Drafting MOA is perhaps the most critical and vital chore in this process. Most of the entities make endless mistakes here, which lead to the cancellation of the registration application. If you intend to avail of the Society registration in one go, you must consult the field experts while drafting the MOA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/multi-state-cooperative-society\/\">What is Multi-State Cooperative Society?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the legal purview, Society refers to a pool of individuals the cohesively work to serve a common goal. As per the provision of the Punjab Societies Registration Act, 1860, the Society&#8217;s registration can be done via the registrar office situated in the respective jurisdiction. 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