Rule
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Before Amendment
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After Amendment
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Remark(s)
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1
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In rules 3, 7, 18 the expression “Bishop of Lucknow” shall mean the Bishop of Lucknow and in his absence the Bishop’s Commissary.
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1
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Deleted
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Rule 1 is redundant as all members of the society shall have equal status
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2
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Classes of members:
(a) ex-officio
(b) life members
(c) ordinary members
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2
2a
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(a) deleted (to give equal status to all members)
(b) deleted (to have single transferable vote)
(c) Maximum No: 15, Minimum No: 11
Induction of new members: In case of vacancy, new members can be inducted into the society in the following manner (Point stated under to be read in conjunct on with each other)
(i) The new member’s induction shall be proposed by at least four existing members.
(ii) And the proposed for the induction of such new member shall be approved and accepted by the Governing Body, by not less than tow-third of its members.
(iii) And the new member’s induction shall be rectified by the next Annual General Meeting by at least two-third of all members present and voting.
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1) Internal classification of members is an impediment in free functioning of the Society.
2) Ex-officio membership is contrary to the spirit of societal democracy.
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3 (i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
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Ex-official members: a) Bishop of Lucknow, b) Commissioner of Allahabad, Jhansi Division, c) Collector of Allahabad, d) Priest in charge of All saints Church, e) Head Master BHS, f) Head Mistress GHS,
Life members
Ordinary members
Honorary members
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3
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Deleted
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Membership is contrary to the spirit of societal democracy as no such clause exist
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4
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Termination of membership:
(a) On his resignation to be signified in writing
(b) On his death
(c) For termination 3/4th members present must pass resolution for termination of membership.
(d) Absence from India for six consecutive months
(e) On his subscription being in arrears for a period of more than six months
(f) If an honorary member, on his ceasing to be a member of the Governing Body
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4
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(a) The word ‘her’ is added, rest no change
(b) No change
(c) On passing of a special resolution to the effect, by not less than three-fourths of all members of the society at a general meeting specially convened for the purpose that he should cease to be a member
(d) the word ‘six months’ is replaced by ‘one year’
(e) deleted
(f) deleted
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To ensure more democratic working of the society.
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5
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Subscription: Membership subscription Rs. 5/-
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5
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Membership subscription Rs. 500/- which can be revised through a simple resolution passed by the Society.
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An amount of Rs 5/- charged earlier is meager and insufficient as of today
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6
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Officers of the society shall be chairman, vice-chairman, the secretary and the treasurer
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6
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No change
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7
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Chairman: Bishop of Lucknow unless he is unwilling to set shall be the chairman of the society.
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7
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Deleted
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Because the clause is undemocratic, hence deleted
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8.
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Election of officers: Office bearer to be elected annually
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8.
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The chairman, the vice-chairman, the secretary and the treasurer shall be elected by the society at its Annual General Meeting by a simple majority, and the term of office shall be five consecutive years and may or may not be re-elected thereafter. Election to the above effect shall be held every five years.
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9
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(a) Carry on all correspondence on behalf of the society
(b) Authorise (subject to the provisions of Rule no (b)), the payment of all expenses incurred in the management of the concerns of the society
(c) Appoint and dismiss such clerks and servants as he shall consider necessary and upon such terms as he shall deem fit
(d) Take legal advice on any matter
(e) Execute all legal documents on behalf of the society
(f) Perform all such duties and have all such powers as are given to a Manager under the Educational Code.
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9
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(a) No Change
(b) No change
(c) deleted
(d) No change
(e) No change
(f) Added : The Secretary shall acts as the secretary of the management committee / committees that may be constituted for school/colleges of the society.
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Amendment 9 (c) has restrained the office of Secretary from becoming dictatorial in nature.
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10
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(b) Power to disburse upto Rs.100/- without proper authorization.
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10
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(a) and (c) No change
(b) Power to disburse Rs. 5000/- in cash without prior authorization of society.
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Rs 5000 is substituted for Rs 100/-
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11
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Governing body to be elected annually and consists not less than 12 members and not more than 19 members and include 3 ex-officio members.
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11
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The management of the members of the society shall be vested in the Governing Body which shall consist of the officers of the society and not less than seven other members. The members of the Governing Body shall be elected by the society at its Annual General Meeting and shall hold office for a term of five consecutive years, and may or may not be re-elected.
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13
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Termination of membership from Governing Body:
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13.
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If any member of the Governing Body shall become insolvent or of unsound mind or cease to reside in India for a period of more than a year or shall signify to the chairman his desire to retire, he shall from the date of the happening of any such event, cease to be a member of Governing Body.
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14
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Any casual vacancy among the members of the Governing Body may be filled by the Governing Body, but any person so chosen shall hold office only until the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting of the society.
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14
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the words ‘the next Annual General Meeting of the society’ is substituted by ‘the term of the aforesaid Governing Body’.
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15
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Meeting of the Governing Body shall be held at such times and at such place as the chairman shall think fit. Four members shall form a quorum.
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14
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the words ‘Four members’ are substituted by ‘2/3rd of members’. Meeting shall stand adjourned till the quorum is completed.
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To uphold the democratic system in the society.
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17
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General Power of Governing Body:
(a) To invest money in the name of secretary.
(b) To borrow money with or without security.
(c) To promote and contribute to any enterprise which shall have for its object the making or doing of any work or thing conductive directly or indirectly to the attainment of the objects of the Society;
(d) To pay all expenses incurred n the management of the affairs of the society out of the funds of the society.
(e) To delete any of its powers to a member of the Governing Body or to any committee or committees thereof;
(f) To take legal advice
(g) To appoint upon such terms as it deem fit the Principal and assistant teachers of the schools or colleges conducted by the society; such persons being, if possible, communicant members of the Church of India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon, or of a Church in communion with it; and to suspend or discharge any principal and teacher.
(h) To appoint/discharge officers clerks or servants and fix duties and remunerations.
(i) To appoint priest of church of India as school Chaplin.
(j) To make such byelaws as it deem fit and proper for the efficient working of the society and for the better carrying out of its object.
(k) To hear/decide all appeals of employees of society.
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17.
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(d), (e), (f), (j) & (k): No change
(a) To invest money in the name of Society.
(b) To borrow money without or only with moveable security.
(c) Deleted
(g) To appoint and dismiss upon such terms as it deems fit the Manager, Directors, Bursars, Principals, Head Maters and Head Mistresses of the schools or Colleges through the officers of the society in writing in the name of the Chairman; such appointments shall then be confirm by the house.
(h) To appoint and dismiss upon such terms as it deems fit the Teaching, Non Teaching and Maintenance Staff of the schools or colleges and to fix their duties and remuneration, through the Manager/Principal/Director of the institution concerned, in writing; such appointments shall then be confirmed by the house.
(i) Deleted
New Clause Added:
(l) All the property movable or immovable shall be vested in the Governing Body as the property of the Society.
(m) Notwithstanding anything contained in any object, law, contract or instrument to the contrary, the Governing Body or any of its members or any whosoever, cannot transfer, pledge, sell or lease any immovable property belonging to the Society in whole or parts thereof.
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17(a) amendment has ensured the safety and perpetual security of the society’s investments.
17(b) amendment has prevented pledging immovable assets of the society.
17(c) has been deleted to prevent diversion of resources from the primary objective of Education.
17(l), (m) have been added further to protect the assets of the Society.
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18
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Overriding power of Bishop of Lucknow:
The Bishop of Lucknow have an overriding power to declare invalid any resolution of the Governing Body which in his opinion, contravenes the Constitution, Canons or Rules of the Church of India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon but such power must be exercised within 14 days of the said resolution being brought to his knowledge.
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18.
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Deleted
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Clause 18 deleted to abide by the secular democratic setup of the Indian Constitution, 1950 and also this clause is not concerned with the rules and bylaws of the society, but of canons of the Church India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon and not CNI
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19
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A General Meeting of the society shall be held within six months of the date of the adoption of these Rules at such time and place as shall be determined by the Governing Body, and thereafter once in every year.
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19
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A General Meeting of the society shall be held once in every year at such time and place as shall be determined by the Governing Body.
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20
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Business at the annual general meeting:
a) To elect ordinary members
b) Consider the accounts of the society
c) To elect Governing Body annually
d) Elect auditors and fix their remuneration
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20.
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(a) To ratify the induction of new members.
(b) No change
(c) To elect Officers and Governing Body every five consecutive.
(d) No change
New Clause Added:
(e) With the permission of the chair any affair or matter that the house shall deem fit, can be discussed and deliberated.
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Changes made to have more accountability.
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21
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Extra ordinary general meeting has to be called if required to do so in writing by not less than 1/3rd of members.
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21.
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the word ‘1/3rd of members’ is replaced by ‘2/3rd of members’, rest text remains the same.
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The quorum has been made stronger in democratic spirit
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22
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Fourteen Days notice at least specifying the date and time of the meeting and the business to be considered thereat shall be sent to each member of the society, but the non-receipt of
any such notice shall not invalidate the proceedings of any meeting.
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22
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No change
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23
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Any member who desires to submit a resolution at the Annual General Meeting shall give the secretary notice thereof not less than seven days prior to the date fixed for the meeting. The secretary shall thereupon give notice of the proposed resolution to members of the society.
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23
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No change
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24
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The quorum shall consist of one third of the members of the society. If at a General Meeting there is no quorum present the meeting, if convened upon the requisition of members, shall be dissolved; in any other case it shall stand adjourned to the same time and place on the following day, and if at such adjourned meeting a quorum of members shall not be present the members present shall form a quorum.
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24
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The word ‘one third of the members’ is replaced by ‘three fifth of the members’, and the word ‘following day’ is substituted by ‘the next decided date’. The words ‘ and if at such adjourned meeting a quorum of members shall not be present the members present shall form a quorum’ have been replaced by ‘till required quorum is completed’.
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The quorum has been made stronger in democratic spirit. Any decision taken requires a complete quorum.
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25
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Every question shall be decided by the majority of members present and voting, but no ordinary member who has not been an ordinary member for a period of one year shall be entitled to vote. The chairman shall have a second or casting vote.
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25
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‘but no ordinary member who has not been an ordinary member for a period of one year shall be entitled to vote’ has been deleted. and in place of the above ‘vote by proxy shall stand invalid for all matters’ has been substituted.
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To give all members equal status and equal right to vote and to eliminate any kind of proxy voting.
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26
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Every meeting may, with the consent of the majority of members present, be adjourned from time to time and from place to place but only the business left unfinished shall be transacted at an adjourned meeting.
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26
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No change
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27
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Minutes of the General Meeting . . . . . . . . . facts stated therein.
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26
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No change
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28
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A banking account shall be maintained in the name of the society at such bank or banks as the Governing Body may from time to time determine. All cehques on such account or accounts shall be signed jointly by the Treasurer and by either the chairman or the secretary. Every sum to be paid by the society exceeding Rs 50 shall be by cheque drawn on such account or on one of such accounts.
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28
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The words ‘ Treasurer and by either the chairman or the secretary. Every sum to be paid by the society exceeding Rs 50 shall be by cheque drawn on such account or on one of such accounts’ deleted and substituted by the sentence ‘secretary and the treasurer or in case of exigency by the respective nominees from the Governing Body’.
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In order to incorporate an exigency clause to empower the signatories to appoint their respective nominees for the same.
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29
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Financial year: 1st January to 31st December
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29.
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The words ‘1st January to 31st December’ have been substituted by the words ‘1st April to 31 March’.
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Change brought in compliance with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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30
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The accounts of the society shall be audited annually and a balance sheet prepared. The balance sheet shall be signed by two members of the Governing Body and by Treasurer, and a copy thereof and of the auditors reports thereon shall be sent to every member of the society at least ten days prior to the date of the Annual General Meeting.
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30
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No change
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31
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Appointment of Auditors:
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31
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No change
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32
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Eligibility for appointment:
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32
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No change
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33
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Access to accounts
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33
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No change
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34
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Address for service of Notice: Every member shall furnish the secretary with an address in the Diocese of Lucknow which shall be his address for the purpose of service of notice.
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34
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The words “Diocese of Lucknow” deleted and replaced by the words “District of Allahabad”.
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35
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Service of Notice
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35
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No change
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36
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Indemnity
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36
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No change
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37
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Suits by and against the society
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37
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No change
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38
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These rules may be altered, amended or revised only at a meeting of the society specially called for the purpose and then only if approved by at least three quarters of the members of the society present at such meeting.
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38.
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The words ‘three quarters’ is replaced by ‘three fourth’. The words ‘the members of the society present at a such meeting’ are deleted and substituted by the words ‘of all the members of the society’.
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To uphold the democratic spirit and to ensure stronger sanctity of the rules thus framed and prevent any subversive changes born out of executive convenience.
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