¹[16-A. Supersession of governing body of a society.−

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the memorandum of association, rules or regulations of a society registered under this Act, if, after such inquiry as may be necessary, the Provincial Government is of the opinion that the governing body of the society −

(a) is unable to discharge or persistently fails in discharging its duties, or

(b) is unable to administer its affairs or meet its financial obligations, or

(c) generally acts in a manner contrary to public interest or the interests of the members of the society,

the Provincial Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, declare the governing body to be superseded for such period, not exceeding one year, as may be specified in the notification.

²[Provided that the declaration shall not be made without giving to the society to be affected thereby an opportunity of being heard.]

(2) On the publication of a notification under sub-section (1),-

(a) the office-bearers and other members of the governing body shall cease to hold office; and

(b) all functions of the governing body shall, during the period of supersession, be performed by a governing body constituted by the Provincial Government from among the members of the society.

(3) On the expiry of the period of supersession, the governing body of the society shall be reconstituted in accordance with its memorandum of association, rules and regulations.] 

Note:

1.  Added by the Societies Registration (West Pakistan Amendment) Ordinance, 1962 (IX of 1962), and substituted by the Conformity with Fundamental Rights (Punjab Amendment of Laws) Act, 1976 (IX of 1976).

2.  Added by the Societies Registration (Amendment) Ordinance, 1984 (XV of 1984).