Section 25 of THE TRADE UNIONS ACT, 1926
writing of every change of name of every amalgamation, signed, in the
case of a change of name, by the Secretary and by seven members of the Trade Union changing its name, and, in the case of an amalgamation, by the Secretary and by seven members of each and every Trade Union which
| is a | party thereto, | shall be | sent to | the Registrar, and where the |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| head office | of the amalgamated Trade Union is situated in a different |
State, to the Registrar of such State.
- (2)If the proposed name is identical with that by which any
| other existing | Trade Union | has been registered or, in the opinion of | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| the Registrar, | so nearly | resembles such | name as | to | be | likely | to |
deceive the public or the members of either Trade Union, the Registrar shall refuse to register the change of name.
- (3)Save as provided in sub-section (2), the Registrar shall, if
| he is | satisfied that | the provisions of this Act in respect of change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| of name | have been | complied with, | register the change of name in the |
| register referred | to in | section 8, and the change of name shall have |
effect from the date of such registration.
- (4)The Registrar of the State in which the head office of the amalgamated Trade Union is situated shall, if he is satisfied that the
provisions of this Act in respect of amalgamation have been complied
with and that the Trade Union formed thereby is entitled to
registration under section 6, register the Trade Union in the manner
provided in section 8, and the amalgamation shall have effect from the date of such registration.
26.
Effects of change of name and of amalgamation.
Summary
- Every change of name or merger must be reported in writing to the Registrar.
- A notice to change a name must be signed by the Secretary and seven union members.
- If two unions merge, the Secretary and seven members from every involved union must sign the notice.
- The Registrar can reject a new name if it is identical to or too similar to an existing union name.
- A name change only becomes official once the Registrar records it in the official register.
- Mergers are registered by the Registrar of the state where the new combined head office is located.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who must sign a name change notice under Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act 1926?
According to Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, the notice must be signed by the Secretary and by seven members of the Trade Union.
2. Why would a Registrar refuse a name change under Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act 1926?
Under Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act, 1926, the Registrar will refuse the change if the proposed name is identical to or too similar to another registered union name, which might deceive people.
3. When does an amalgamation take effect under Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act 1926?
Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act, 1926 states that the amalgamation shall have effect from the date the Registrar registers the union in the manner provided in Section 8.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act 1926, how many members must sign a notice for a change of name in addition to the Secretary?
Q2.If two unions merge under Section 24, who must sign the notice sent to the Registrar according to Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act 1926?
Q3.Under Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act 1926, which Registrar handles a merger if the new head office is in a different state?
Q4.What is the primary reason the Registrar would reject a name change under Section 25 of the Trade Unions Act 1926?