Consequences of Registration or Non-Registration of the Society - tradecareer
Consequences of Registration or Non-Registration of the Society
The Societies Registration Act, 1860 lays down procedure for registration of societies for various bonafide purposes. The registration gives the society a legal status and is essential for:
=> obtaining registration and approvals under Income Tax Act;
=> lawful vesting of property in the societies;
=> provides authenticity and recognition to the society before all authorities .
=> for opening bank accounts and transaction of business.Effect of Registration
=> Only after registration, the internal rules & regulations and bye – laws bound its members.
=> The society can undertake only the activities which are mentioned in its objects.
=> A non-registered society may exist in reality but not in law. Means it has no identity in the eyes of law.
=> An unregistered society cannot claim benefits under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
=> Only a registered society can sue and be sued.
Note: An object which is inconsistent with the Act shall be inoperative even after registration.
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