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SOCIETY REGISTRATION
Society registration is when a group of people officially register their group under a special law called the Societies Registration Act, 1860. This law helps groups that want to do good things like promoting literature, science, art, or charity. The law lets the groups register and operate legally, which helps them help others in society.
The Societies Registration Act, 1860 has played an important role in the promotion of literary, scientific, and charitable activities in India. The act has provided a legal framework for the registration and operation of societies, which has encouraged the formation of such organizations and facilitated their contributions to society.
benefits of Registering a Society
Creating a society in India has many benefits. Here are the main advantages:
Legal Recognition
When you register your organization as a society, you get legal recognition which means the law sees your group as its own 'person'. This helps your group look more trustworthy and means you can follow the law properly.
Governing Structure
For society registration, form a governing structure like managing committee or governing body for effective management, decision-making, and accountability.
Funding and Grants
Registered societies can access government grants, CSR funds, and international donor agencies. Being registered is often required to be considered for funding.
Easy Bank Account Opening
Banks need proof of registration to create a bank account for a society. Having a different bank account makes it simpler to manage the money received for the society actions and ensures financial honesty.
Specialized Legal Provisions
The Societies Registration Act governs societies and provides legal frameworks for their operation. It gives societies the power to hold property, sue or be sued, and create bylaws specific to their functioning.
Perpetual Existence
A registered society is like a team that never stops existing, even if new people join or old ones leave. This helps the team to keep doing what it does and plan for the future, without worrying about having to start all over again.
Tax Exemptions
Societies can get tax benefits like Section 80G deductions on donations and income tax exemptions for their charitable activities.
Legal Protection
Registered societies enjoy legal protection, can sign contracts, own property, and take legal action on their behalf.
Greater Opportunities for Collaboration
Registered societies can collaborate more easily with other organizations locally and globally. This can result in sharing of knowledge and resources, and greater impact on social causes.
Publicity and Recognition
Government listings increase visibility and make it easier to find potential supporters, beneficiaries, and volunteers for registered societies, building public recognition and support for their mission.
How register a Society in India
Steps for registering a society in India:
Identification of Members
We need to find out who the society members are and include their names and information in the memorandum of association.
Submitting an Application
To register a society, you need to send an application and some documents to the right registrar. These documents are: a memorandum of association, rules and regulations, and proof of the address where the society is based.
Payment of Registration Fees
The government might charge a fee when you apply, and it's called a registration fee. This fee is for processing your application.
Documents Required for Society registration
- Name of Society.
- Aims and Objectives of Society.
- Minimum seven member required.
- All members Aadhar card and pan card.
- Electricity bill of registered office.
- NOC from the landlord.
