The Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies Act, 2012 (1 of 2012)
haryana · 2012
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies Act, 2012
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used throughout the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies Act, 2012.
- S. 3Section 3 appoints Registrar General and other officers to oversee and manage society registration functions under the Act.
- S. 4Section 4 deems officers under the Act as public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 5Section 5 protects the Registrar General and his subordinates from legal actions for actions done in good faith under the Act.
- S. 6Section 6 allows seven or more persons to form a society for specified charitable, educational, or social purposes by registering with the District Registrar.
- S. 7Section 7 prohibits societies from registering names that contravene central emblem laws or suggest government approval without prior government consent.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines the process for filing applications to approve a society's name and for its registration.
- S. 9Section 9 details the process for registration and issuance of registration numbers for societies in Haryana.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates registered societies to display their registration details and use an engraved seal.
- S. 11Section 11 mandates a society's registered office to be within its district and requires address changes to be reported to the District Registrar.
- S. 12Section 12 allows a society to change its name with approval and registration by the District Registrar.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Registrar to order a society to change its name if it resembles another's, without affecting its rights.
- S. 14Section 14 specifies that a Society must have at least seven members at registration and cannot grant membership rights through donations.
- S. 15Section 15 allows a society to set different membership fees in its bye-laws, provided members pay the required fees.
- S. 16Section 16 outlines eligibility criteria for membership in a Haryana society, including age, subscription to aims, fee payment, and good moral standing.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates that each member of the Society must receive an identity card with their photo and specified details.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates societies to maintain and periodically update member registers and file them with the District Registrar.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates that the society's member register must be accessible to certain officials and members during business hours.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines members' obligations, voting rights, and inspection rights for society's records.
- S. 21Section 21 allows members to petition the District Registrar for membership disputes and outlines the Registrar's role in resolving these disputes.
- S. 22Section 22 details conditions under which membership in a Haryana society can be terminated.
- S. 23Section 23 prohibits partnership firms or corporate bodies from joining a society, except individuals.
- S. 24Section 24 specifies the required contents for the Memorandum of a society, including its name, objectives, initial governing body, and office location.
- S. 25Section 25 outlines the mandatory provisions for bye-laws of societies under the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies Act, 2012.
- S. 26Section 26 allows a society to amend its Memorandum and Bye-laws by special resolution, subject to District Registrar approval.
- S. 27Section 27 empowers the Registrar to direct amendments to a society's Memorandum or Bye-laws if necessary, and mandates the Governing Body to approve these changes.
- S. 28Every Society shall, on demand, deliver a copy of its Memorandum and the Bye-laws to a member at the time of admission
- S. 29Section 29 outlines the composition, powers, and quorum requirements for a Society's General Body.
- S. 30Section 30 mandates large societies to form a Collegium and elect a Governing Body, with a three-year limit on Collegium tenure.
- S. 31(1) An annual general meeting of the General Body or the Collegium, as the case may be, may be held as and when required
- S. 32Section 32 mandates societies with over 300 members to decide on membership criteria and election procedures six months before Governing Body elections.
- S. 33Section 33 mandates the election of a Governing Body, filing of office-bearer details with the District Registrar, and approval by the Registrar.
- S. 34Section 34 outlines the powers, functions, and duties of office-bearers in a society's governing body as per its bye-laws.
- S. 35A person shall be disqualified from continuing as an office-bearer as soon as he ceases to be a member of the Society
- S. 36(1) Meetings of the Governing Body may be held as and when required
- S. 37Section 37 mandates society meetings' minutes recording, signing, confirmation, and resolution validity under the Act.
- S. 38Section 38 mandates societies to provide balance-sheet and auditor's report to members before annual general meetings.
- S. 39Section 39 outlines the election process for the Collegium and Governing Body of a Society, including member voting lists and petition filing for challenges.
- S. 40Section 40 resolves disputes regarding the election or continuation of society office bearers, allowing the Registrar to set aside elections if corruption, improper rejections, or vote irregularities occur.
- S. 41Registered societies under the Haryana Act can acquire property using their funds or donations.
- S. 42Section 42 states that society's property vests in the society unless for specific types, then it vests in contributing members.
- S. 43Section 43 mandates that a society must use gifts or donations only for the specified purpose they were given.
- S. 44Section 44 allows a registered society to sell or transfer its immovable properties with government or donor permission, sets reserve prices, and mandates proceeds deposit.
- S. 45Section 45 allows societies to invest or deposit unneeded funds in government securities, properties, or bank accounts.
- S. 46Section 46 allows a society to spend funds as it sees fit for authorized purposes but prohibits paying office bearers salaries or honorariums except for tour expenses.
- S. 47(1) Every Society shall keep proper books of accounts i
- S. 48Section mandates societies to hire a qualified CA for annual audits, excluding Governing Body or family members.
- S. 49The accounts, returns and registers shall be verified and signed by at least two office-bearers, authorised by the Gover
- S. 50Section 50 mandates societies to file annual returns and financial statements with the District Registrar, with penalties for non-compliance.
- S. 51Section 51 outlines the process for societies in Haryana to legally amalgamate or divide, requiring Registrar approval and special resolutions.
- S. 52Section 52 mandates that the Registrar may request a society to provide specified information or documents within two weeks.
- S. 53(1) Where the Registrar General, Registrar or District Registrar is satisfied that,— Amalgamation or division of Societi
- S. 54Section 54 empowers the Registrar General, Registrar, or District Registrar to inquire into a society's affairs if there's suspicion of mismanagement or breach of fiduciary duties.
- S. 55Section 55 outlines the Registrar's actions based on inquiry reports regarding society irregularities, including closure, corrective measures, or referral for further action.
- S. 56Section 56 allows the Registrar General to replace a society's governing body with an appointed administrator for up to three years.
- S. 57Section 57 mandates the District Registrar to suspend and eventually dissolve defunct societies that fail to respond to show cause notices.
- S. 58Section allows a society with no assets or liabilities to apply for registration cancellation after a special resolution and public notice.
- S. 59Section 59 allows the Registrar to cancel a society's registration if an inquiry finds it has violated the Act, is insolvent, or engages in unlawful activities.
- S. 60Section 60 mandates that a society must cease operations upon registration cancellation, except for winding-up, while office bearers' liability remains.
- S. 61Section 61 details the steps the District Registrar must take when a society's registration is cancelled, including dissolution, asset transfer, and asset custody.
- S. 62Section 62 outlines the process for a society's dissolution, including special resolution, settlement of claims, and government consent if applicable.
- S. 63Section 63 mandates dissolution and winding-up of a society upon cancellation or government-initiated dissolution.
- S. 64Section 64 mandates that surplus assets of a dissolved society vest with the government, which may transfer or use them for public purposes.
- S. 65Section 65 details the process for dissolving a society and maintaining dissolution records for three years or longer if litigation is pending.
- S. 66Section 66 makes Chapter 8 provisions for State Aided Societies override other laws and details asset disposal after dissolution.
- S. 67Section 67 grants the government authority to direct State Aided Societies on management, elections, finances, and document submission.
- S. 68Section 68 allows the government to replace a non-functional society's governing body with an administrator for up to five years.
- S. 69Section 69 empowers the Government to dissolve a society after issuing a show cause notice if deemed necessary.
- S. 70Section 70 mandates government takeover and transfer of dissolved society's assets to another society or custody by District Collector.
- S. 71Section 71 allows the Government to divide or amalgamate societies if deemed necessary for public interest, with due process and registration updates.
- S. 72Section 72 imposes fines for non-compliance with the Act, up to ₹2,000 initially and ₹100 daily for continued defaults.
- S. 73Section penalizes false entries or omissions by office bearers or employees, with fines up to ₹5,000 and removal from position.
- S. 74Section penalizes office bearers for providing false information or disobeying lawful orders under the Act with fines up to ₹5,000 or daily fines.
- S. 75The District Registrar can grant additional time for a society to comply with the Act, with late fees, but not exceeding permissible limits.
- S. 76A Society registered under the Act shall be a Body Corporate by the name under which it is registered and a common seal
- S. 77Section 77 allows a society to sue or be sued by authorized officials and ensures suits do not stop due to office changes.
- S. 78Section allows a society to sue or prosecute its members for losses or damages caused against the society's interests.
- S. 79Section 79 outlines the appeal process and review rights for orders made by the District Registrar, Registrar, and Registrar General under the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies Act, 2012.
- S. 80Section 80 states that a society's actions are not invalid due to organizational vacancies or defects.
- S. 81Section 81 specifies that notices to a society's president or secretary are deemed served to the entire society.
- S. 82Section 82 mandates the Haryana government to set fees for various society registration and inspection processes, with unpaid fees treated as land revenue arrears.
- S. 83Section 83 makes society documents public under Right to Information, except internal processes.
- S. 84Section 84 allows the government to implement e-governance for online administration of the Act's provisions.
- S. 85The government can exempt societies from specific Act provisions for up to two years, but not the entire Act.
- S. 86Section 86 empowers the Government to issue necessary directions to societies for enforcing the Act and its rules.
- S. 87(1) The Government may make rules for carrying out the purposes of the Act
- S. 88Section 88 ensures the Haryana Registration and Regulation of Societies Act overrides any conflicting state laws.
- S. 89Section 89 bars civil courts from hearing matters governed by the Act and protects orders made under it from judicial review.
- S. 90Section 90 allows a society to hire staff for management, but prohibits any member from being employed.
- S. 91Section 91 allows the Haryana government to issue orders to address initial implementation issues within the first three years.
- S. 92Section 92 repeals the Societies Registration Act, 1860 in Haryana, deems prior registrations valid under the new act, and preserves existing rights and proceedings.
- S. 2005E-governance and online transactions