The Punjab government has amended the Societies Act of 1860, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in the state's societies. The reforms, part of the Societies Registration (Punjab ...

Industries and power minister Sanjeev Arora said the new legislation modernises the regulatory framework governing societies, ...

Punjab government reforms Societies Act for transparency, accountability. RTI Act applies, registration renewal mandatory.

On Friday, the Punjab state cabinet approved the Societies Registration (Punjab Amendment) Act, 2025. This is an amendment to the old 1860 Societies Act; it mandates inclusion of all registered ...