Notice on removal of non-functioning societies from the register
The Tamil Nadu Government published a notice in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 1, Supplement, Number 30, dated 28 July 2021, under file number Ka. No. 4092/E1/2021, about removing certain registered societies from the register under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975. The notice says these societies had not filed the required returns with the District Registrar for more than five years, so they are treated as non-functioning. It gives them three months from the date of Gazette publication to submit proof that they are functioning, failing which their names will be removed from the register.
What this gazette notice is
The Tamil Nadu Government published this notice in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, Part VI, Section 1, Supplement, Number 30, dated 28 July 2021, under file number Ka. No. 4092/E1/2021. The notice concerns registered societies that are proposed to be removed from the register under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act, 1975 because they are treated as non-functioning.
What it does
The gazette notice states that the listed societies had not filed the returns that had to be filed with the office of the District Registrar for more than five consecutive years. Because of that, they are considered non-functioning societies and are proposed for removal from the register.
The notice also gives a final opportunity to those societies. From the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette, they have three months to submit notices and supporting records to prove that they are functioning.
Who is affected
This gazette notice affects only the societies named in the published list. The list includes 70 societies, with their registration numbers, years, names and addresses. The societies listed are located in places including Chennai, Ponneri, Ambattur, Thiruvottiyur, Ernavoor and nearby areas.
Examples from the list include:
- Doctor Ambedkar Peravai, Chennai-600 021
- The Muslim Committee Red Hills, Chennai-600 052
- Girija Nagar Resident's Welfare Association, Ernavoor, Madras-57
- Tamil Nadu Gujarthi Samaj, N.S.C. Bose Road, Madras-1
- Bank of Baroda OBC Employees Welfare Association, Rajaji Salai, Madras-600 001
- Nanbargal Narpani Mandram, Medur Village and Post, Ponneri Taluk-601 204
What happens next
The gazette notice says that if the listed societies do not submit proof within three months from the Gazette publication date, they will be treated as non-functioning societies and their names will be removed from the register of societies.
Why this matters to the public
For most property buyers or owners, this gazette notice does not directly change land ownership or land use. It matters only if you are connected with one of the named societies, such as a residents welfare association, welfare society, sangam, club or similar registered body, because its registration may be removed if it does not respond in time.
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Common questions
Does this gazette notice affect land ownership or land use?
The published text is about registered societies being treated as non-functioning and removed from the register. It does not state any change to land ownership or land use.
Who must respond to this gazette notice?
Only the societies named in the published list are called upon to respond. They must submit notice and supporting proof that they are functioning.
Why were these societies selected for removal?
The gazette notice says they had not filed the required returns with the District Registrar's office for more than five years. Because of that, they are considered non-functioning societies.
How much time do the listed societies get to prove they are active?
The gazette notice gives them three months from the date of publication in the Tamil Nadu Government Gazette. If they do not provide proof within that period, their names will be removed from the register.
