The Societies Registration Act, 1860

The Organizational Foundation: The Societies Registration Act, 1860

The Definitive Framework for Non-Profit & Institutional Governance

Establishing a formal entity, whether it is a charitable trust, a professional association, or a community organization, requires strict adherence to statutory registration protocols. The Societies Registration Act, 1860 (Act XXI of 1860) remains the foundational law governing the registration of literary, scientific, and charitable societies. This edition, authored by Salman Mansoor (Advocate High Court), provides a precise legal roadmap for institutionalizing collective efforts under a recognized legal personality.

Why This Manual is a Strategic Asset

For founders and administrators, this Act is the "operating system" for institutional legitimacy. It defines how a society must be structured, how its property is vested, and the legal procedures for its dissolution. This specific edition offers a Bilingual (English - Urdu) format, ensuring that the legal nuances are perfectly understood by all stakeholders, regardless of their primary language.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• Memorandum of Association: Detailed requirements for drafting the founding documents that define an organization's purpose and governing body.

• Registration Protocols: Step-by-step legal procedures for registering a society with the relevant provincial authorities.

• Bilingual Clarity: Side-by-side English and Urdu text, making it an accessible resource for community leaders and legal advisors alike.

• Institutional Governance: Rules regarding the filing of annual lists of managing bodies and the legal status of suites by and against societies.

• Property & Assets: Statutory provisions on how land and funds are held in the name of the society rather than individual members.

• Alteration & Dissolution: Clear legal frameworks for changing the society's purpose or winding up its affairs.

Ideal For:

• NGO Founders & Directors: A mandatory guide for ensuring their organizations are legally compliant and eligible for tax exemptions or government grants.

• Community & Trade Associations: Essential for professional bodies looking to formalize their membership and governing bylaws.

• Legal Consultants & Advocates: A precise reference for advising clients on the most appropriate legal structure for non-commercial ventures.

• Property Developers & Resident Committees: Critical for formalizing housing society management committees and welfare associations.

About the Author & Publisher

• Salman Mansoor (Advocate High Court): Brings professional legal expertise to the interpretation and presentation of this historic Act.

• Mansoor Book House: A trusted name in Lahore for providing authenticated and bilingual editions of Pakistan's most important laws.