SAC approves legislation to streamline working of NGOs/Societies

Governor Satya Pal Malik today chaired 21st Meeting of State Administrative Council at Raj Bhavan Jammu. Advisors BB Vyas/K Vijay Kumar/Khurshid Ahmad Ganai & KK Sharma, ChiefSecy BVR Subrahmanyam & Principal Secy to Governor,Umang Narula attended the meeting. Decisions to follow

JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met here today under the chairmanship of Governor, Shri Satya Pal Malik approved the ‘Jammu & Kashmir Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2018’ to curb the mushroom growth of NGOs/Societies and streamline their functioning.
Provisions for renewal, appeal, de-registration and mandatory requirement of maintenance of accounts, address, details of members etc have been incorporated.
The amendment will help to streamline the various issues related to NGOs/Societies and improve accountability.