The aims and objectives of the organization shall be

a)              Conduct meetings, seminars, lecturers CME programmers for the advancement of knowledge of members and those who practice Pathology and Microbiology.

b)              Encourage diagnostic camps and other academic activities for the benefit of members and for the Public at large.

c)              To encourage Blood Donation and Blood Grouping camps.

d)             To undertake various social educational cultural activities in the various sub specialties of Pathology and Microbiology e.g. blood banking various diseases cytology on oncology etc.

e)              On acquire land building and other facilities for the Association at Nagpur

f)               The management of the affairs of the “VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS” is entrusted in accordance with the rules and regulation on society to the executive committee of which the first Seven members with their full names, Address, Age, Educational, Occupation, Nationality and Designation is as under :

5.                           We the undersigned member have join together and have signed on 15.02.03 ‘VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS “The office of the Society shall remain at Dr. S.R. Kolhe C/o 901-905 A Wing Lokmat Bhavan Nagpur-12, and now we are willing to register the same under the Societies Registration

RULES AND REGULATIONS  OF

“VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS”

1.           The Definition of the Specific Words in Rules and Regulations are as under A)      SOCIETY :              The Society means “ VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF     PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS”.

B)          PRESIDENT the President means the President of 

“VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS”.

C)         VICE PRESIDENT the Vice President means the Vice-President of   

“ VIDARBHA  ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS”.

D)         SECRETARY The Secretary means the Secretary of “ VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS”.

E)          JOINT-SECRETARY The Joint Secretary means the Joint Secretary of

 “ VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS”.

F)          TREASURER The Treasurer means the Treasurer if

“ VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS”.

G)         EXECUTIVE MEMBER  The member means the Executive Member of

 “ VIDARBHA ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGISTS AND MICROBIOLOGISTS”.

2.           JURISDICTION : The Jurisdiction of the Society will whole of INDIA.

3.           ACCOUNTING YEAR : The Accounting Year will be from 1^st April to 31^st March

4.           MEMBERSHIP AND ITS PROCEDURE :

Any person who has completed his 18 years of age can become the member of society for that he will have to apply for the membership to society. The membership will be confirmed subject to the approval of Executive committee by majority. The membership fee can be deposited in advance after which his nature can be enrolled in members list.

5.           KIND OF MEMBERSHIP :  V.A.P.M. Shall consist of

a)          ORDINARY MEMBERS : A medical graduate with degree or diploma in Pathology and /or Microbiology who is engaged in teaching or practicing Pathology or Microbiology is eligible to be an ordinary member of the association Ordinary member should be registered medical graduate (Ordinance 56 of MCI) with post graduate degree / Diploma Ordinary member shall have voting right

b) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS : A medical graduate (MBBS) who is doing postgraduate degree or diploma in Pathology or Microbiology is eligible to be an associate member of the association. However he / she shall not voting right.

c) HONORARY MEMBER : Any distinguished scientist or doctors from  branches like dentistry bio-chemistry, genetics etc who have contributed to the advancement of Pathology and Microbiology shall be eligible for the honorary membership to the association subject to approval of general body by two third majority. Honorary member will not have voting right.

d) LIFE MEMBER : Ordinary member who offers to become life member by paying prevailing life membership charges will be life member.

5-A) RULES OF MEMBERSHIP : Membership shall be nomination by one member of the association on prescribed Performa.

MEMBERSHIP SUBSCRIPTION  RS.

a]          Ordinary member, annual                                                             200.00

b]          Associate member, annual                                                             150.00

c]          Life member                                                                                      1500.00

The subscription may be revised by general body and will be payable in advance from 1^st April each year.

Membership may cease by :

a]          Voluntary resignation

b]          Non payment of subscription for 3 consecutive years.

C]         Unprofessional behavior.

The Cessation of membership will be with the approval of general body.

PRIVILAGES OF MEMBERSHIP :

A] All member shall have a right to attend and take part in the discussion at

 the general body meeting, lecture and demonstration organized by the branch.

B] All members excepting honorary and association member shall have the right to vote for all resolutions put forward at any time of the meeting of the association.

C] All members shall have the right to attend the conference organized by the association, on such term as may be laid down by the association.

D] All members shall enjoy any other privileges that herein after be conferred by the association

6-B) Eligibility for the post of president, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer:

A candidate should be life member at least for 3 years standing and the should have been office barer of the associations for at least 2 years. Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer must be a life member for 2 years and Executive member for at least 2 years.

              ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING, IT’S POWERS AND DUTIES “

The Annual General Body Meeting of the Society shall be held every year . The following business will be transacted at the Annual General Meeting.

(a)            To consider and pass the yearly accounts.

(b)            To adopt the budget estimates of the ensuring year.

(c)            To amend the Rules and Regulations, If necessary

(d)           Any other business with the permission of the chairman

NOTICE AND QUORUM OF THE GENERAL BODY MEETING :

All the meetings will be called by the Secretary or President General body meeting will be held once in a Twelve Months. Notice for the Annual General Meeting will be sent before 15 days. The quorum for the Annual General Body Meeting will be 2/3 rd of the Societies total members. The Quorum will not be necessary for the adjourned meeting. The annual meeting of the General body will be held in the month of April . If Quoram of meeting is not completed, meeting will be adjourned for 30 minutes. The Notice of meeting will be Served by Post (Registered Ad) or by Hand Delivery

SPECIAL GENERAL BODY MEETING ITS POWERS AND DUTIES :

The Special General body Meeting will be held as and when felt necessary by the Executive Committee the Powers and duties will be as per the General Body Meeting. The Notice of meeting is Served by (Registered AD) Post or by Hand Delivery

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE :

The affair of the society shall be managed by an executive committee consisting of

i)  President                                                                                                      One

ii) Vice President                                                                                            One

iii) Honorary Secretary from headquarter                                              One

iv) Honorary Joint Secretary                                                                       One

v) Honorary Treasurer from headquarter                                              One

vi) Honorary Co treasurer                                                                           One

Executive Committee Members

b) A minimum of three members from outside headquarter.

c) The minimum number of executive committee members should be one per twenty registered members.

ELECTIONS :

i) Tenure of the VAPM body will be for one years. Eligibility criteria for President. President Secretary and Treasurer is that he / she must be member VAPM for at least two years. Tenure will start from 1^st April.

ii)  The election will be by secret ballet or from amongst the list of members who have paid all the dues and will be held with usual election procedure.

A) MEETINGS

i) Executive committee minimum 3 times a year

ii) General body meeting annual

iii) Symposia, Seminar, Guest lecture workshop at least twice a year.

DUTIES AND THE POWER OF THE OFFICE BEARERS :

i] President

a. Shall be the chairman of all the meeting of the executive committee.

b. Shall be the chairman of all the meetings of subcommittees of which he is  a member.

c. Shall preside at all the meetings.

d. Shall guide and control all the activities of the association.

e. Shall regulate the proceedings of the meeting, interpret the rules and regulations and decide

the doubtful point and his decision shall be final.

f. Shall in addition to his ordinary vote have casting vote in case of equality of vote.

Ii] Vice-President : Shall act as Chairman of the meeting in absence of the president.

Iii] Honorary Secretary :

a)              Shall be in-charge of the office.

b)              Shall conduct all correspondence

c)              Shall have the general supervision of accounts and oass all bills for payment and sign cheques with Honorary treasurer.

d)             Shall prepare a budget in consultation with Honorary Treasurer and get it confirmed at the annual general body meeting.

e)              Shall organize, arrange and convene meetings, lectures and demonstration.

f)               Shall attend meetings of executive committee and keep proceedings thereof.

g)              Shall maintain a correct and up to date registers of all the members of the association.

h)             The Secretary shall have the imprest money of Rs. 500/- for contingency expenses Secretary should take prior sanction of the executive committee for expenses  exceeding the imprest money account. The quantum amount of the imprest money can be increased by the resolutions of the executive committee.

iv] Honorary Joint Secretary :

Shall assist the Honorary Secretary and shall be severally responsible to the Honorary Secretary.

v] Honorary Treasurer :

a)          Shall receive all the money of the association and deposit them in a bank to the credit fo the association and operate the account jointly with Honorary Secretary.

b)          Shall be responsible for keeping up to date accounts of the association.

c)          Shall be responsible for collection of the subscription from all the members.

d)          Shall help the secretary to prepare the budget.

e)          Shall get all the accounts audited.

vi] Honorary Co-Treasurer :

Shall assist the honorary treasures and shall be responsible to the honorary treasurer.

vii) Contingency Funds :

There will be contingency funds of Rs. 2000/-. The president, Secretary and Treasurer together can spend this amount for urgent and contingency purpose. It is mandatory to take prior sanction of the executive committee for any expenses exceeding this fund.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AND REQUISITION MEETING:

Meeting of the Executive Committee may be called as Requisition Meeting . The meeting shall be called on a written Request of 2/3^rd ;members of the General body within 15 days from the date of Notice. The executive committee meeting will be held after every four months. The Notice of demand meeting will be served by Registered Post with AD or by Hand Delivery.

NOTICE AND QUORUM OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

All the meetings will be called by the Secretary or President . The notice for Executive Committee will be sent before 7 days. The Quorum for the meeting will 1/3^rd of the total members of the Executive Committee . If the quorum is not completed, meeting be adjourned for 30 minutes. The Notice of meeting will be served by Registered Post with AD or by Hand Delivery Quorum will not be required for Adjourned meeting.

RULES FOR ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE :

The members who are not in arrears of any dues of the Society till be filling of his nomination papers will be eligible to contest. Election officer will be appointed before 30 days and Notice of election will be given 21 days before the election date.

 FILLING OF VACANCIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE :

If any member resign or dies, the remaining Executive Committee shall fill up the vacancies by passing the necessary Resolution by majority. Any member wishing to resign from the Society , shall send his resignation in writing to the President or Secretary.

 POWERS AND DUTIES OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE :

The Executive committee is the sole and Supreme Authority for all mattes, management and decisions etc Executive committees will have power to appoint and dissolve Sub Committee for the proper management of the Society as and when necessary Executive Committee may check accounts of any sub committee and it shall control all expenditure of the Sanstha. The committee can expel any member and appoint any member. The executive committee shall be empowered to delegate the authority to any of the members of the association by passing resolution to represent the association.

FUND AND INCOME :

Membership fees, other fees and Subscriptions, Donation and government, Grants Bank Interest by arrange Exhibition and by Charity shows, will be the income of the Society.

PROVISION FOR OBJECTWISE EXPENDITURE

The Society shall make expenditure as per the object of the organization or memorandum of association as detailed below :

a)          Medical Activities                        20%

b)          Establishment Exp Etc                20%

c)          Social activities                             20%

d)          Cultural activities                        20%

e)          Charitable Activities                   20%

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TOTAL                                                          100%

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PROVISIONS FOR LOANS AND DEPOSITS :

The Society can borrow loan or deposits from trustees or any other persons or organization or bank or any financial institutions with the prior permission of the Joint Charity Commissioner, Nagpur. Before taking any loan and deposit it is necessary to resolved unanimously in the executive body meeting and general body meeting.

PROVISION FOR SALE OR PURCHASE OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY :

The Society can sale or purchase any property, For sale of the immovable property with prior permission of the Joint Charity Commissioner, Nagpur will be necessary Before sale of the immovable property, it is necessary to resolved unanimously in the Executive Body meeting and special general meeting.

BANK ACCOUNT

The Bank Account will be in the name of the Society. The account will be operated by the Joint Signature of any two out of President, Secretary and Treasurer of the Society.

MEMBERSHIP REGISTER :

According to section 15 of Societies Registration Act 1860 the list of members shall be kept in accordance with schedule vi, Rule 15 of the Societies Registration, Maharashtra Rules 1971.

AMENDMENT TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS

Any amendment to the Rules and Regulation shall be passed by 3/5 Majority in the Annual General Body meeting as per the provision of section 12 of the societies Registration Act 19\860.

CHANGE IN THE NAME AND OBJECT OF THE SOCIETY :

The Name and object of the Society or its amalgamation shall be done in accordance with the section 12 or 12A of the societies Registration Act 1860.

DISSOLUTION :

The Secretary shall be dissolved by the 3/5 of the majority in the General body Meeting as per the provisions of the section 13 and 14 of the Societies Registration Act, 1860 All property of Sanstha can be transferred to the association having same object before the dissolution of society. The accounts of Debts and Credits of society will be completed.