Change Of Name & Registered Office

• A registered trade union may change its name with the consent of at least 2/3rds of the total numbers of its members.

• Notice of change of name in writing, signed by the secretary and 7 members of the union, should be sent to the registrar.

• The Registrar shall register the change in name if he is satisfied that the proposed name is not identical with the name of any other existing union and the requirements with respect to change of name have been complied with.

• The change of name shall not affect any rights and obligations of the trade union or render any legal proceeding by or against the trade union as defective.

CHANGE OF REGISTERED OFFICE

Notice of change in registered office address should be given to the Registrar in writing within 14 days of such change.

Dissolution Of A trade Union

A registered trade union can be dissolved in accordance with the rules of the union. A notice of dissolution signed by any seven members and the secretary of the union should be sent to the registrar within 14 days of the dissolution. On being satisfied the registrar shall register the notice and the union shall stand dissolved from the date. The funds of the union shall be divided by the Registrar amongst its members in the manner prescribed under the rules of the union or as laid down by the government.

Amslgamation Of Trade Uninons

Any registered trade union may amalgamate with any other union(s), provided that at least 50% of the members of each such union record their votes and at least 60% of the votes so recorded are in favor of amalgamation. A notice of amalgamation signed by the secretary and at least 7 members of each amalgamating union, should be sent to the registrar, and the amalgamation shall be in operation after the Registrar registers the notice.