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A society is an organization formed for a common purpose, such as a charitable or educational cause, or to promote culture or the arts. Two or more people usually form it and can be registered with the relevant state authorities in India. A society is a non-profit organization that operates independently of any government body.
Unlike companies, societies don’t have a share capital and are generally managed by a governing body of members elected annually. This governing body will usually consist of a President, Secretary, and Treasurer, who are responsible for carrying out the society’s activities. Society may also appoint other officers to help them in their work.
The objectives of a society may vary depending on its purpose. However, in general, a society’s main aim is to pursue its members’ common interest, promote education and culture, and raise funds for charity or any other similar cause. The members of the society are responsible for its activities and ensuring that it is run according to its rules and regulations.
A society can be formed by any group of individuals with a common purpose, whether to advance a religious, educational, literary, scientific or charitable cause. The members of the society come together voluntarily and do not require a separate legal entity for registering the society.
In order to form a society, the individuals must be adults with legal capacity, i.e. at least 18 years of age or above. They must also have the mental capacity to understand and agree to the rules and regulations of the society.
A minimum of seven members are required to form a society. Any group of people, including friends, family members, co-workers, students or alumni of a college or university, or people with similar interests, can form a society.
The members of the society should decide on the objectives and purpose of the society in advance. This will be used as a guideline while registering the society. The members should also decide on a name for the society and decide who will serve as the president and other office bearers.
The Registrar of Societies in India will assess the application’s suitability and the society’s proposed objectives before granting registration. The objectives of the society must comply with the legal provisions under the Societies Registration Act 1860 in India.
