Section21
The Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001

Amalgamation and division of Societies

In force Act 35 of 2001 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 35 of 2001

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Section 21 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 deals with amalgamation and division of Societies. Any two or more societies may, be a special resolution of both or all such societies, and confirmed by a like resolution at a second meeting of both or all such societies, convened after an interval of one month after the first meeting, get amalgamated into one society with or without any dissolutio

Amalgamation and division of Societies - (1) Any two or more societies may, be a special resolution of both or all such societies, and confirmed by a like resolution at a second meeting of both or all such societies, convened after an interval of one month after the first meeting, get amalgamated into one society with or without any dissolution or division of the funds of any of the societies with intimation to the Registrar.

(2) Any society may, by a special resolution, divide itself into two or more societies. Such resolution shall contain proposals for the division of the assets and liabilities of the society among the new societies into which is it proposed to divide itself and may specify the area of operation of and the members, who will constitute each of the new societies.

(3) An amalgamation or division in pursuance of this section shall not prejudice any right of a creditor of any society which was a party to such amalgamation or division.

Section 21, The Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 (Act 35 of 2001).

Questions about Section 21

What does Section 21 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act deal with?

Section 21 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act is headed "Amalgamation and division of Societies". Any two or more societies may, be a special resolution of both or all such societies, and confirmed by a like resolution at a second meeting of both or all such societies, convened after an interval of one month after the first meeting, get amalgamated into one society with or without any dissolutio

How do I find court cases under Section 21 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act?

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When was the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act enacted?

Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act was enacted in 2001 as Act 35 of 2001. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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