Dissolution of Society and adjustment of its affairs

In force Act 35 of 2001 As on 11 Oct 2026

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Act 35 of 2001

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Section 24 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 deals with dissolution of Society and adjustment of its affairs. A Society may, be passing a special resolution, determine that it shall be dissolved of and thereupon, with prior intimation to the Registrar, it shall be dissolved at the time specified in the resolution and all the necessary steps shall be taken for the disposal and settlement of the property of t

Dissolution of Society and adjustment of its affairs - (1) A Society may, be passing a special resolution, determine that it shall be dissolved of and thereupon, with prior intimation to the Registrar, it shall be dissolved at the time specified in the resolution and all the necessary steps shall be taken for the disposal and settlement of the property of the society, and its claims and liabilities according to the bye-laws, if any of the society, and it there are no bye-laws to this effect in the manner as the General Body may find it expedient;
Provided that in the event of any dispute arising among the members of the Committee or the members of the society, the adjustment of its affairs shall be referred to the court and the court shall make such order in the matter including appointment of liquidator as it deems fit:
Provided further that if the Central Government or any State Government is a member of, or a contributory to any society registered under this Act, such society shall not be dissolved without the consent of the Government Concerned.
(2) A society dissolved under this section shall file with the Registrar a full report showing as to how the property has been disposed of.
Section 24, The Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 (Act 35 of 2001).

Questions about Section 24

What does Section 24 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act deal with?

Section 24 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act is headed "Dissolution of Society and adjustment of its affairs". A Society may, be passing a special resolution, determine that it shall be dissolved of and thereupon, with prior intimation to the Registrar, it shall be dissolved at the time specified in the resolution and all the necessary steps shall be taken for the disposal and settlement of the property of t

How do I find court cases under Section 24 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act 24, section 24 Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, section 24 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

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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