Bihar Society Registration

A society is a group of individuals united for a specific purpose, often providing services without seeking any profit. When registered under the Bihar Society Registration Act, 1860, a society becomes a legal entity within the state. The Bihar Government’s Office of Registrar of Society is responsible for the registration process. This article will provide a detailed breakdown of the Bihar Society Registration process. To seek assistance with registering a society in Bihar, contact an IndiaFilings Advisor.

The Societies Registration Act was introduced in the year 1860.

document that will be submitted to the Registrar. The document should include the name of the society, its aims and objectives, the names, addresses and occupations of the members forming the governing body, and the rules and regulations of the society. The Registrar may require additional information or documents to be submitted before granting registration. Once registered, the society is a legal entity and can enter into contracts, own property, and sue or be sued in its own name. The corresponding details must be recorded in the correct registration form during the registration process of the society.

Objective of Bihar Society Registration:

The objective of registering a society is to legally establish it as a separate legal entity that is independent of its members. This enables the society to engage in various activities, such as ownership of property, hiring employees, opening bank accounts, and entering into contracts, among other things. It also provides the society with a legal framework for raising funds and managing its operations in a transparent manner. Additionally, society registration ensures that the society is accountable to its members and the wider community, as it is required by law to maintain proper records and file annual reports with the appropriate authorities.

Under the Society Registration Act, associations can undergo registration for the following objectives.

• Encouragement of scientific research, advancement of learning, and promotion of artistic and literary creativity.
• Diffusion of valuable knowledge.
• Supervising libraries or spaces for reading that can be accessed by both members and non-members.
• Diffusion of political education.
• Creating and managing exhibitions featuring paintings and other artistic pieces.
• Creating and upholding museums that are accessible to the general public.
• A compilation of specimens, devices, and ideas relating to the fields of biology, engineering, and philosophy.
• Promotion of social welfare.

Memorandum of Association 

The enumerated details will be contained within the Memorandum of Association.

• The name of the society.
• The object of the organisation.
• The identity, location, and profession of those in charge.
• The directors’ name, location, and profession information.
• The identity, whereabouts, and job role of the board or any other regulating entity.

It is required that a certified set of guidelines and policies from the society’s governing body be included with the Memorandum of Association.

Bye-Laws of Society 

The registration of a society cannot be approved by the Registrar unless its regulations are included with the MOA. The bye-laws consist of the following details:

• The composition of the Governing Body.
• Keeping a record of all members and providing the necessary means for members to review that record.
• The method for selecting or assigning, as well as stepping down or dismissing, individuals within the party that holds power, including the President, Secretary, and other officials.
• The protocol for conducting gatherings of the association, minimum number of attendees required for decision-making, advance notification timeframe, the process of casting votes, and the approach for voting on behalf of another member, if permitted.
• The maintenance and audit of accounts.
• Reviewing the financial records and discussions held during gatherings among the individuals in the organization.

Documents Required:

The application form must be accompanied by the subsequent papers.

• The members have signed the bye-laws and the seal of the first three members, including the President, General Secretary, and Treasurer, has been affixed to it.
• Memorandum of Association.
• Please provide the location information, including village/ward/house number, if applicable, for all members holding executive positions or serving as office-bearers.
• The location of the organization in the region where it operates.
• The executive Magistrate must receive a signed bond paper from the house owner allowing the office to function, indicating they have no objections.
• A document confirming a person’s record and history, obtained from the Deputy Superintendent of Police in that particular region.

 Applicable Charges 

The individual can complete registration for a society in the state of Bihar by paying the fee stated below.

For the society functioning in Bihar as well as other regions.	Rs.25,000
For Society operating within Bihar	Rs.15,000
To make changes to the Memorandum of Association or Rules and Regulations.	Rs.15,000
For a certified copy of any documents.	Rs.500 per document.

Procedure for registering society online in Bihar.

In order to register a society in Bihar through an online process, you should adhere to the steps mentioned below:

The first step is to go to the official website.

Go to the Bihar Registration Department’s authorized webpage.

 Step 2: Click on e-Services 

Click on  “e-Services” The content that will appear on the main page of the website.

Choose the registration choice in the third step.

Step number four requires you to select the option of society registration and click on it.

Click on “ To initiate the process of registering your society, please click on the provided link. ” to register for a society.

 Step 5: Create a User ID 

Next, the person seeking access must generate a fresh User ID by inputting the necessary information, such as:

• Applicant name
• Email Address
• Password
• Mobile number

Step number six is to input the one-time password that has been received.

Finish. A validation message will appear on the screen confirming the completion of the process. “Create User”  button.

In step seven, you will be directed to the page where you can log in.

Once the applicant has generated their username and password, they will be directed to the page where they can log in.

 Step 8: Login into the page 

To access the account, key in the login ID which refers to the applicant’s username and password.

Step nine: submit an application for the registration of the society.

Once you have accessed the website, you will see an application form for registering your society appear on the subsequent page.

Attach the documents in step 10.

Complete the application form with the necessary information and enclose the relevant paperwork.

Step number eleven entails the process of executing an electronic transaction to settle the necessary cost through the internet.

Once the individual has completed the registration process for the society, they must advance by providing the necessary payment online.

Step 12 involves obtaining an application number.

After completing the payment, the applicant will be provided with a unique application number.

After submitting the registration application, the applicant can check the society’s registration status by using the application number or acknowledgement receipt.

Track Application Status 

You can verify the position of the registered association by going through the steps provided on the internet.

 Step 1: Official website 

Go to the approved website of Bihar Society Registration.

Step two involves checking the status of the application.

Click on Check the status of your application.The section found on the main page of the website is being referred to.

 Step 3: Click on the status 

Step four involves giving pertinent information.

The fourth step involves selecting the view button.

Once the necessary information has been entered, you should proceed to select the “submit” button. View Click on the “button” in order to see the progress of your application.

Concerned Authority

The Registrar of the Registration Department is the responsible entity for registering a society under the Society Registration Act.

Processing Time

Within a period of 30 working days from the date of application, the individual submitting the application is able to obtain the certificate of registration for the society.