Govt to replace society registration act: Strong mechanism must prevent arbitrary sale of institutional properties for vested interests, says CM Yogi Adityanath
Adityanath also directed that registration and renewal processes be made fully online, KYC-based and time-bound, with a stronger framework for accountability and financial audits.
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Current rules on audits, financial discipline, and preventing fund misuse were also described as inadequate, he added. (Image: @CMOfficeUP)THE STATE government is set to replace the Society Registration Act, 1860, bringing significant changes in the existing Act introducing contemporary provisions to strengthen registration, renewal, property management and financial transparency of registered institutions in the new Society Registration Act.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a meeting on Monday to discuss the urgent need to replace the existing Act. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna was also present at the meeting. Chairing the meeting, Adityanath insisted that whether it is a Trust or a Society, a strong mechanism must prevent arbitrary sale of institutional properties for vested interests. Terming the appointment of administrators in disputes as “inappropriate,” he underlined that management committees should regulate institutions independently, with minimum interference from government or local administration.
The CM said the existing Act lacks clarity on crucial issues such as transparency, accountability, cancellation of inactive or suspicious institutions, property protection and speedy resolution of disputes related to membership, management and elections.
Current rules on audits, financial discipline, and preventing fund misuse were also described as inadequate, he added.
“The law must safeguard transparency, accountability and the interests of its members,” the CM said.
Highlighting that more than eight lakh institutions are registered in Uttar Pradesh across education, healthcare, social harmony, rural development, industry and sports, he said it is essential to streamline systems governing their operations. The new Act, he added, would have strict provisions for dissolving inactive or dubious institutions, protecting their properties and ensuring time-bound dispute resolution.
Adityanath also directed that registration and renewal processes be made fully online, KYC-based and time-bound, with a stronger framework for accountability and financial audits.
Instructing officials to expedite the drafting of the new Act, the CM said that all necessary provisions must be incorporated to ensure that registered institutions can function more effectively, contribute to social welfare and uphold the values of transparency and good governance.
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