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(1) If a society is registered under a name or alters its name to another which, in the opinion of the State Government, is identical with or too nearly resembles that of any other Society or body corporate which having been previously registered or deemed to have been registered under this Act or incorporated under any other law for the time being in force, continues to exist, the State Government may, by an order direct such society to change its name within three months from the date of the order or such longer period as it may allow. (2) The change of name shall not effect the rights and liabilities of a society or any legal proceedings by or against the society. (3) In case of non-compliance with an order under sub-section (1), every officer in default shall be punishable with fine which may extend to twenty rupees for each day until the order is complied with.