Society Registration in Tamil Nadu

A society is a group of people who come together to help others through activities such as art, education, music, culture, sports, and so on. A society must have at least seven members, who can be Indian citizens or foreigners. In Tamil Nadu, the State Government regulates society registration and directs registration applications to the appropriate state authority.

Significances of Society Registration

In India, society registration is carried out in accordance with the Society Registration Act, which establishes or prepares specific procedures for the purpose of society registration and operation. This act was introduced with the goal of improving the legal conditions and specifications for society registration for the advancement of literature, science, fine arts, or the distribution of awareness for freehanded purposes that are beneficial to society. Several state governments in India have approved the Society Registration Act, 1860, with or without amendments.

Purpose of Registration

The following purposes require society registration:

• To open a bank account for funding of the Society.
• To obtain approval from the Income Tax Department.
• To entrust the properties belonging to the societies.
• To attain recognition among other forums and authorities.
• To file a suit.
• To get funds for charitable assistance.
• To get funds for military orphans.
• To improve science.
• To improve literature
• To improve fine arts.
• To spread knowledge and political education.
• To maintain libraries and other reading places.
• To maintain public museums and galleries.