Memorandum of association
Section 2 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 deals with memorandum of association. The memorandum of association shall contain the following things (that is to say)-- the name of the society; The Act was enacted on 21 May 1860.
The memorandum of association shall contain the following things (that is to say)--
the name of the society;
the objects of the society;
the names, addresses, and occupations of the governors, council, directors, committee, or other governing body to whom, by the rules of the society, the management of its affairs is entrusted.
A copy of the rules and regulations of the society, certified to be a correct copy by not less than three of the members of the governing body, shall be filed with the memorandum of association.
Section 2, The Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act 21 of 1860).
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Questions about Section 2
What does Section 2 of the Societies Registration Act deal with?
Section 2 of the Societies Registration Act is headed "Memorandum of association". The memorandum of association shall contain the following things (that is to say)-- the name of the society;
How do I find court cases under Section 2 of the 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: Societies Registration Act 2, section 2 Societies Registration Act, section 2 of the Societies Registration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 2 of the Societies Registration Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 2 of the Societies Registration Act enacted?
Section 2 of the Societies Registration Act, cited as Societies Registration Act 2, was enacted on 21 May 1860 as Act 21 of 1860. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 20. To what societies the Act shall apply6292 words
- 12. Societies enabled to alter, extend or abridge their purposes2939 words
- 4. Annual list of managing body to be filed1214 words
- 1. Societies formed by memorandum of association and registration962 words
- 3. Registration and fees836 words
- 13. Provision for dissolution of societies and adjustment of their affairs609 words
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