Societies not to be registered with undesirable names

In force Act 35 of 2001 As on 08 Oct 2026

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Act 35 of 2001

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Section 6 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 deals with societies not to be registered with undesirable names. No society shall be registered by a name which contravenes the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of the Improper use) Act, 1950 (Central Act 12 of 1950).

Societies not to be registered with undesirable names - (1) No society shall be registered by a name which contravenes the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of the Improper use) Act, 1950 (Central Act 12 of 1950).
(2) (a) No society shall be registered in a district by a name, which is identical with that of another registered society in existence in the same District or so nearly resembling it so as to mislead except where the registered society in existence is in the course of being dissolved and signifies in writing its consent to such registration.
(b) Except with the previous sanction in writing of the Government, no society shall be registered by a name which contains any of the following words, namely :- (i) 'Co-operative' or "Land Development", (ii) "Reserve Bank".
(iii) "Union" or "State" or any word expressing or implying the sanction, approval or patronage of the Central Government or any State Government; and (iv) "Municipal" or "Chartered" or any word which suggests or is calculated to suggest connection with any municipality or other local authority;
Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the societies registered before the date of commencement of this Act.
(3) A society may, by a special resolution change it's name with a previous intimation to the Registrar in writing.
(4) The change of names shall not affect any right or obligation of the society or any member thereof or render defective any action or other legal proceedings by or against it and any of the members, and any action or other legal proceedings which might have been continued or commenced by or against the society by its former name may be continued or commenced by or against the society by its new name.
Section 6, The Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, 2001 (Act 35 of 2001).

Questions about Section 6

What does Section 6 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act deal with?

Section 6 of the Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act is headed "Societies not to be registered with undesirable names". No society shall be registered by a name which contravenes the provisions of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of the Improper use) Act, 1950 (Central Act 12 of 1950).

How do I find court cases under Section 6 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 6, section 6 Andhra Pradesh Societies Registration Act, section 6 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.

Other sections of this Act

2. 488 words
8. Amendment of memorandum and Bye-laws232 words
24. Dissolution of Society and adjustment of its affairs210 words
7. Registration of Societies210 words
14. Committee of the Society181 words
10. Registered Office of Society177 words

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