Societies

Step -1: Name of Society- First basic step for the formation of a society is selection of a name of the same. While choosing the name of the Society following must be kept in mind:

• It should be unique
• It should not be similar or identical to the name already in existence
• The name should not show any kind of patronage by the Government of India
• It should not be under the restriction list of Emblems and Names Act, 1950

Step -2: Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulation- The MoA and Rules & Regulation must be prepared and signed by each of the member of the society and shall be witnessed by Notary Public, Oath Commissioner, Gazetted Officer, Advocate, Magistrate first class or Chartered Accountant with their official stamping and complete address

The MoA must contain the following namely:

• Name of Society
• Object of Society
• Registered Office address 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.
• And any other clause as may be required as per the society.

Step -3: Submission of Documents- The Memorandum of Association along with Rules & Regulation shall be filed with the office of Registrar of Societies along with other documents and fees as may be prescribed.

Step -4: Registration Certificate- After the verification of the documents, if the documents are found to be correct the Registrar shall grant the Certificate of Registration. The whole process take around 1-2 months of time period.