MEMORANDUM OF ASSOCIATION
OF
SOCIETY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS AND COMBATING OF BIAS CRIMES {SIAA&CBC}
NAME OF SOCIETY: SOCIETY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS AND COMBATING OF BIAS CRIMES {SIAA&CBC}
REGD. OFFICE: R 194 SECOND FLOOR GREATER KAILASH PART I NEW DELHI 110048
STATEMENT OF REASONS, AIMS AND OBJECTS:
STATEMENT OF REASONS
The Constitution of India, other Legislations, Rules, Regulations and various Schemes of Central and State Governments have provided innumerable rights and protections to the Citizens of India and certain additional rights and protections to the weaker sections of the society, particularly the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes and the disadvantageous sections of the society, etc., so that they may be able to live with dignity and self respect and could live a life worthy of human beings. Nevertheless, none can deny that majority of these people are avail all the rights, protections and facilities provided to them. In the present days most of these people can be noticed without having basic and essential necessities of life.
The crucial question which lies before all of us is, “How to move forward to implement the visions and dreams of Founding Father of our Constitution Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as well as other great leaders of our country, so that all our countrymen get the benefits of the provisions enumerated in the Constitution of India, other Legislations and Government Schemes?”
The need of the hour is formation of a Non Governmental Organization working to achieve the aforesaid objective. Therefore, it is proposed to have for ourselves:
SOCIETY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS AND COMBATING OF BIAS CRIMES {SIAA&CBC}
The Aims and Objects of the Society, for which the same is established, are as under:
(1) To guard and protect the rights and protections provided to The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities and the disadvantageous sections of the society, etc., by the Constitution of India, other Statutes as well as Schemes and programs of the Center, the States and Union Territories of India, etc.
(2)To promotes education amongst people of the India and essentially the Scheduled Castes the Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities, minorities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc.
(3) To assist the functionaries of the Government Departments and people of any Non Governmental Organization working or dedicating themselves for the welfare of The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc.
(4) To create awareness about the rights and protections provided to The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc. by the Constitution of India, other Statutes as well as Schemes and programs of the Center, the States and Union Territories of India, etc.
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(6) To encourage the students and scholars to conduct research in the fields/areas concerning The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc., for making their life better.
(7) To promote good relations and harmony amongst the people of The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc. and other Citizens of India.
(8) To make sincere efforts to create classless and casteless society in India with the ultimate object to dignify the people of India including The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc.
(9) To take all legal and bonafide steps for having adequate representation of dedicated, educated and well experienced people of The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc. in all the wings of India, The Legislature, The Executive and The Judiciary and all other services at all the ranks.
(10) To convince the functionaries of the Governments, the Legislature, The Executive and The Judiciary, etc. that natural resources of India is to be utilized in such a manner so as to bring smile on the faces of the neglected or marginalized sections of the society including people of The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc.
(11) To make sincere, concrete and planned efforts for having representation of the people of The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc. in proportion of their population at all level of and in every hierarchy of the Government services.
(12) To provide quality education to the children of all communities irrespective of their race, religions, caste or creed in general and to prepare them to become mature and responsible citizens of the country through all round physical intellectual, academic, mental and spiritual development based on values derived from life.
(13) To start, establish, run, take over, manage and maintain schools of secondary, senior secondary and higher education level by seeking recognition and affiliation from the education departments and concerned Government Authorities.
(14) To open, establish, promote, set up, run, maintain, assist, finance, support and/or aid and help in the setting up the different kinds of schools, colleges, lecture halls and other establishments or institutions for advancement of education and of knowledge in arts, science, literature, humanities and all the useful subjects in all their manifestations.
(15) To arrange and manage the training institutions in Typing, Shorthand, Computer, Information Technology, Fine Arts, Craft, Music, Painting, Modeling, Yoga, Physical Education and other professional training subjects.
(16) To promote literacy, cultural and other social activities of Awareness Programs, Adult Education Classes, Lectures, Essay Competitions, Exhibitions, Symposium, Cultural Programs, Press Conference and Seminars.
(17) To provide food, clothing, medical aid, stationery, transportations, libraries, laboratories, reading room, hostels, playground, swimming pool and other required facilities to the students and also to the members of the society.
(18) To establish and manage various kinds of Educational, Vocational, Industrial, Agricultural, Research and Training Institutions, to introduce and develop the professional courses and also to arrange/provide all kinds of educational facilities to the students, scholars, trainees and to other needy candidates.
(19) To establish and to develop such type of school activity centers for the children of the under privilege class/section of society where they could have the benefits and joy of participating in sports, games, artistic activities, like clay and wood work, music, dance, painting and also organize educational trips.
(20) To provide scholarships and help the deserving students and to award prizes in recognition of excellence in academic performance of students.
(21) To meet traveling, boarding and lodging expenses for the students going abroad for higher education and also help them in all possible ways.
(22) To promote fine art, crafts among the public including establishment and maintenance of Shilpa Shikshalayas, Kala Kendras (relating to music, dance & modeling) etc.
(23) To follow the ideology of great men and National Leaders who devoted and sacrificed their lives for the causes of depressed, deprived, SC & STs, and other community/backward classes, minority groups and for other needy people.
(24) To provide free concessional education to the poor, helpless and needy children/students.
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(29) To conduct research in education and other discipline with different subjects relating to education.
(30) To arrange and organize social, cultural, educational and child welfare programs/activities from time to time.
(31) To publish books, charts, illustrations, journals, magazine, periodicals, newspapers and other publications on different subjects and in different languages. To start with to publish and start a monthly law journal under the name, “AIRMATIVE ACTIONS AND BIAS CRIME” at the easliest.
(32) To conduct coaching classes for preparation of various competitive examinations.
(33) To make correspondences in lawful manner to solve the problems of the society like recognition of the schools/ institutions engaged by the above Society.
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(38) To do or perform any other act which may be incidental for completion and attainment of any of the objects of the above society.
(39) To arrange and organize National festivals and Birthdays of great people, who worked for the amelioration of social, economic, educational, political, health and hygiene conditions etc. of human beings and particularly people of The Scheduled Castes, The Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities and disadvantageous sections of the society, etc.
(40) To provide social-economic help/assistance to poor and needy people.
(41) To provide free medical aid and start Charitable Hospital//Dispensary for the general welfare of general public.
(42) To arrange activities for the safety of animals, and to make efforts to provide clean ecological environment to the public specifically to the poor and disadvantageous section of society.
(43) To educate the general public towards dangerous or infectious diseases and to make arrangement for safety of the same.
(44) To educate and train people preferably young generation to develop their skill in the field of their interest or wants to make it as their career and in this way to generate the self employment opportunities for the masses and to shine their skill.
ANCILLARY OBJECTS
- To receive (Deleted) subscriptions and donation either in cash or in any kind, acquired by lawful ways and means and spend the same in fulfillment of all or any of the aims and objects of the society. The income and property(s) of the society shall be used solely for the promotion and fulfillment of the aims and objects of the society, however if any donor intends that the contributions, donations or subscriptions be applied to attain any particular objects of the society such contributions, donations and subscriptions shall be spent towards the promotion of that particular objects only.
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- The (Deleted) movable (Deleted) properties of the society shall be solely utilized and applied towards the promotion of its aims and objects only, as set forth in the Memorandum of Association. (Deleted)
GOVERNING BODY OF THE SOCIETY
The names, addresses, occupations, and designations of the present members of the Governing Body to whom the Management of the Society is entrusted under Section 2 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 as applicable to the National Capital Territory of Delhi are as follows:
Sr.No. NAME & ADDRESSES OCCUPATION DESIGNATION
- President
- Prem Chand Pankaj, B.E., M.B.A.
- R/o 402 Tower M Pioneer Park Golf Course Road Sector 61 Gurugram Haryana.
- Engineer
- (Retired as Chairman and Managing Director. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation) as PRESIDENT
- Vice President
- M.C.Mehra, LL.M. H.S.J.S.
- R/o 401 Shivalik Apartment Sector 10A, Gurugram, Harayana.
- Former Judge,
- (Retired as Additional District & Sessions Judge, Harayana)
- as VICE PRESIDENT
- General Secretary
- DR.T.R.Naval, LL.M.,Ph.D. (Law), D.H.J.S.
- R/o G 603, Pearl Court, Ramprashtha Greens, Vaishali, Gaziabad, UP 201010
- Former Judge,
- (Retried as District & Sessions Judge, Delhi.)
- as GENERAL SECRETARY
- Mohender Singh Mehra, LL.B., M.S.W.
- R/o Flat No.36 FF, B-1, Vipul World, Roots Courtyards, Sohna Road, Sector 48, Gurugram- 122001.
- Former Senior Public Prosecutor
- (Retired as Deputy Chief Security Commissioner, Railway Protection Force)
- as SECRETARY
- Treasurer
- Rajinder Singhmar, LL.B.,Dip. LL.
- R/o Flat No. 603, Sadbhawana Apartment, GH-18, Sector 46, Faridabad- Haryana.
- Former Bank Officer (Retired as Senior Manager {Law)} P.N.B.
- as TREASURER
6. Executive Member
- Kanwar Lal, LL.B.
- R/o 232- B, Sector 15 Part I, Gurugram- 122000I
- Former Superintendent of Customs New Custom House, New Delhi.
- Advocate
- as EXECUTIVE MEMBER
- Executive Member
- Samundra Sain, M.A., LL.M., Ph.D. (Law),
- R/o C-176, Brij Vihar, Gaziabad- 201011
- Former Bank Officer
- (Retired as Sr. Manager P.N.B.)
- as EXECUTIVE MEMBER
- Executive Member
- Mr. Ramdhan,
- S/o Late Sh. Lal Chand
- R/o A-304, Street No. 33,
- Maidan Garhi Road, Phase-2,
- Chatterpur Enclave, New Delhi-110074.
- as EXECUTIVE MEMBER
DESIROUS PERSONS
We the undersigned are desirous of forming a society named, SOCIETY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS AND COMBATING OF BIAS CRIMES under Registration Act, 1860, as applicable to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, in pursuance of this Memorandum of Association.
Sr.No. NAME & ADDRESSES OCCUPATION DESIGNATION
- President
- Prem Chand Pankaj, B.E., M.B.A.
- R/o 402 Tower M Pioneer Park Golf Course Road Sector 61 Gurugram Haryana.
- Engineer
- (Retired as Chairman and Managing Director. North Eastern Electric Power Corporation) as PRESIDENT
- Vice President
- M.C.Mehra, LL.M. H.S.J.S.
- R/o 401 Shivalik Apartment Sector 10A, Gurugram, Harayana.
- Former Judge,
- (Retired as Additional District & Sessions Judge, Harayana)
- as VICE PRESIDENT
- General Secretary
- DR.T.R.Naval, LL.M.,Ph.D. (Law), D.H.J.S.
- R/o G 603, Pearl Court, Ramprashtha Greens, Vaishali, Gaziabad, UP 201010
- Former Judge,
- (Retried as District & Sessions Judge, Delhi.)
- as GENERAL SECRETARY
- Mohender Singh Mehra, LL.B., M.S.W.
- R/o Flat No.36 FF, B-1, Vipul World, Roots Courtyards, Sohna Road, Sector 48, Gurugram- 122001.
- Former Senior Public Prosecutor
- (Retired as Deputy Chief Security Commissioner, Railway Protection Force)
- as SECRETARY
- Treasurer
- Rajinder Singhmar, LL.B.,Dip. LL.
- R/o Flat No. 603, Sadbhawana Apartment, GH-18, Sector 46, Faridabad- Haryana.
- Former Bank Officer (Retired as Senior Manager {Law)} P.N.B.
- as TREASURER
6. Executive Member
- Kanwar Lal, LL.B.
- R/o 232- B, Sector 15 Part I, Gurugram- 122000I
- Former Superintendent of Customs New Custom House, New Delhi.
- Advocate
- as EXECUTIVE MEMBER
- Executive Member
- Samundra Sain, M.A., LL.M., Ph.D. (Law),
- R/o C-176, Brij Vihar, Gaziabad- 201011
- Former Bank Officer
- (Retired as Sr. Manager P.N.B.)
- as EXECUTIVE MEMBER
- Executive Member
- Mr. Ramdhan,
- S/o Late Sh. Lal Chand
- R/o A-304, Street No. 33,
- Maidan Garhi Road, Phase-2,
- Chatterpur Enclave, New Delhi-110074.
- as EXECUTIVE MEMBER
RULES AND REGULATIONS OF
SOCIETY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTIONS AND COMBATING OF BIAS CRIMES {SIAA&CBC}
1. MEMBERSHIP:
The membership of the society is open to any person or persons who has attained the age of majority and fulfills the terms and conditions of the society without discrimination of the religion, caste, color or creed but subject to the approval of the Governing Body. If the membership is refused to a certain person or persons the reason of refusal shall be commentated to the concerned person.
2. SUBSCRIPTIONS:
- The admission fees will be Rs.1100/- at the time of admission.
- The life member shall pay the amount of Rs.5,100/- in lump-sum to the society and will be entitled to cast the vote.
- The Members will pay Rs.1000/- per year but will not be entitled to cast the vote.
- Any office bearer or member of the society will have to pay the life Membership of Rs.5100/-.
- The ordinary member shall have to pay Rs.500/- per year as a subscription but will not be entitled to cast the vote.
NOTE:
Only the life Member, as well as the Governing Body members, shall be eligible to cast the vote and to elect/or appoint the New Governing Body, etc.
3. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP:
The Governing Body shall have the powers to expel a member from the society on the following terms and conditions:
- By no-confidence motion passed by 1/3rd majority of the votes in the General Body meeting.
- Non-payment of subscriptions, continuously for three months from the due date.
- On his/her written resignation.
- He/she has not attended three consecutive meetings of the General Body without any intimation.
- The reason for the termination of the membership shall be communicated to the member concerned.
4. APPEALS:
All the appeals should be referred to the General Body of the society. The decision of the General Body shall be final. The reason for rejection shall be communicated to the member concerned.
5. RE-ADMISSION:
In case a member is expelled by the General Body, the same can be re-admitted, provided the member concerned pays all up to date dues, the decision of the General Body shall be final. This clause is applicable to the clause 3(b) only.
6. GOVERNING BODY:
The Governing Body shall consist of all members and office bearers as under:
- President: One
- Vice President: One
iii. General Secretary: One
iv.Secretary: One
- Treasurer: One
- Members: from 3 to 16
7. BANK ACCOUNT:
The bank account of the Society shall be operated by the Treasurer and anyone out of the General Secretary and the President.
8. GENERAL BODY:
All the members of the Society will consist of the General Body.
9. FUNCTIONS OF THE GENERAL BODY:
- a) To consider any business brought forward by the Governing Body.
- b) There shall be an annual meeting of the General Body in the month of March every year.
- c) Not less than 15 days prior notice shall be given to the members before the date of General Body meetings enclosing the agenda specifying the time, date, place and the quorum shall be 1/3rd.
- d) Not less than 24 hours prior notice shall be given to the members in case of emergent meeting.
- SOURCES OF INCOME:
- i) Admission fee.
- ii) Subscriptions
iii) Donations and special contributions.
The income of the Society received from all sources will be utilized only for the promotion of the aims and objects.
11. GOVERNING BODY:
The strength of the Governing Body shall not be less than 7, and not more than 21. The meetings of the Governing Body shall be held as and when necessary for which 15 days clear notice shall be required and the quorum shall be 1/3rd.
12. ELECTION AND QUORUM:
The General Body in its annual meeting will elect its office bearers and members after two years by show of hands or by secret ballot papers. However, the same may be nominated, unanimously with one-third majority in the interest of the Society. The quorum of the General Body and the Governing Body shall be 1/3rd. The election details of the Society will be submitted, in the office of the Registrar of Societies, Delhi immediately after the election held by the Society.
13. FUNCTIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY:
- a) To arrange finance if required from other Bank(s), Institutions or Individuals on reasonable terms and conditions and the Governing Body as a whole shall be liable for its return.
- b) The Governing Body shall make a plan for the future programs of the Society.
- c) To publish literature and to propagate the system to approach the public pertaining to the upliftment of the status of the society.
- d) To appoint, terminate and fix the duties of any staff.
- e) The Governing body shall meet at least once in three months.
- f) To accept, donations, charities, loans, grants properties, etc. from public other associations, agencies, Govt. Department in the interest and for the promotion of aims and objectives of the society.
14. MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS:
All the income of the society shall be deposited in the Nationalized or any other scheduled bank.
- a) REGISTER OF MEMBERS:
The Society shall maintain at its Registered office, a Register of its members shall enter therein the following particulars:
- The names and addresses of the society’s members.
- The date on which the member was admitted.
- The date on which a member cease on such membership.
14.b) RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE MEMBERS:
All and every member of the society:
- Shall have one vote at every meeting.
- Shall be entitled to participate in the meeting and the gathering of the society.
- Shall have the right to inspect the books of accounts, minutes of proceedings of the General Body meeting during, business hours and giving reasonable notice.
- Shall be bound by the Rules and Regulations and/or bye-laws which may be framed from time to time.
- To administer the oath of the office and loyalty of the society and/or to its constitution, to the President.
14.c) FILLING UP CASUAL VACANCIES:
The casual vacancies may be filled up by the resolution passed by both the Governing Body and the General Body. Till the further election will be held by the Society.
15. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE BEARERS:
PRESIDENT:
- a) He shall supervise all works and activities done by other office bearers of the Society.
- b) He will be the head of the Society and preside over the meetings of the General Body and the Governing Body. He will have the right of the casting of votes in case of a tie.
VICE PRESIDENT:
In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall enjoy all powers and duties which are entrusted to the President. He will also help and assist the President in his work.
GENERAL SECRETARY:
- a) To convene all the meeting of the Association;
- b) To attend to all the correspondence;
- c) To maintain a complete and proper record of the Association and regulations framed thereunder;
- d) To attend a register of members and minutes book;
- e) To submit the required returns and notices to the Registrar of Societies, as prescribed by law;
- f) To submit a report on the working of the Association as and when required;
- g) To transact such other business as may be deemed necessary and entrusted to him by the Governing body.
TREASURER:
He shall keep accounts of all receipts and expenditure of the society and to furnish the necessary information to the Governing Body from time to time. He is sanctioned to keep with him/her Rs.5,000/- and the balance amount will be deposited in the Nationalized Bank.
16. AUDIT:
The account of the Society shall be audited at least once in a year by a qualified auditor appointed by the Governing Body.
17. FINANCIAL YEAR:
The financial year of the Society shall start from 1st day of April to 31st day of March every year.
18. TENURE:
The Tenure of the Governing Body shall be two years.
19. AMENDMENT:
Any amendment in the Memorandum of Association and Rules and Regulations of Society will be carried out in accordance with section 12 and 12-A of Societies Registration Act, 1860, as applicable to the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
20. ALTERATIONS, EXTENTION OR ABRIDGEMENT:
The Governing Body, when deems it advisable to alter, extend or abridge or to amalgamates such society, may submit the proposition to the members in a written or printed report and may convene a special meeting, for which 10 days notice is necessary. The proposition shall have effect only if it is agreed to by the votes of three-fifths of the members delivered in person or by proxy and confirmed by the votes of three-fifths of the members present at a second special meeting convened by the Governing body at an interval of one month after the former meeting
21. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS (SECTION 6 OF THE ACT ):
The Society may sue or be sued in the name of the President as per provisions laid down under Section 6 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860, as applicable to the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
22. BY-LAWS & REGULATIONS:
These shall be framed by the Governing committee from time to time in view of new developments and the same shall be got approved by the General Body.
23. ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGEMENT AGAINST THE ASSOCIATION:
Any Judgment of the Court shall be recovered against the property of the Association only and not against the property movable or immovable of a person or officer named on behalf of the Association.
24. ANNUAL LIST OF THE GOVERNING BODY:
Once in every year, a list of the office bearers and members of the Governing Body shall be filed with the Registrar of Societies, Delhi as required under Section 4 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 as applicable to the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
25. DISSOLUTION:
If the Society needs to be dissolved, it shall be dissolved as per provisions laid down under Section 13 and 14 of Societies Registration Act, 1860, as applicable to the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
APPLICATION OF THE ACT:
All the provisions under all the sections of Societies Registration Act, 1860, as applicable to the National Capital Territory of Delhi, shall apply to this Society.
ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATE:
Certified that this is the correct copy of the Rules and Regulations of the Society.
(PREM CHAND PANKAJ)
PRESIDENT
(DR.T.R.NAVAL)
GENERAL SECRETARY
(RAJINDER SINGHMAR)
TREASURER