13. Provision for dissolution of societies and adjustment of their affairs
Any number not less than three-fifths of the members of any society maydetermine that it shall be dissolved, and thereupon it shall be dissolved
forthwith, or at the time then agreed upon, and all necessary steps shall be taken for the disposal and settlement of the property of the society,
its claims and liabilities according to the rules of the said society applicable thereto, if any, and if not,then as the governing body shall find
expedient, provided that, in the event of any dispute arising among the said governing body or the members of the society,the adjustment of its
affairs shall be referred to the principal court of original civil jurisdiction of the district in which the chief building of the society is situate; and
the court shall make such order in the matter as it shall deem requisite.
Assent required: Provided that no societies shall be dissolved unless three-fifthsof the members shall have expressed a wish for dissolution by their
votes delivered in person, or by proxy, at a general meeting convened for the purpose:
Government consent: Provided that whenever any Government is a memberof, or a contributor to, or otherwise interested in any society registered
under this Act, such society shall not be dissolved without the consent of the Government of the State or registration. |