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Bye-law 187Ch.20 · Redressal of Members' Complaints and Grievance Management

Grievance Redressal Committee (For Societies Having More Than 50 Members)

Existing — carried forward from 2014
Draft Text

(a) In a Society having more than 50 Members, the General Body may, by resolution, constitute a Grievance Redressal Committee.

(b) The Committee shall consist of:

(i) One Member of the Managing Committee;

(ii) Two Members of the Society who are not members of the Managing Committee;

(iii) Such other person, if considered necessary by the General Body.

(c) The Grievance Redressal Committee shall:

(i) Examine complaints referred to it;

(ii) Provide an opportunity of hearing to the concerned parties;

(iii) Attempt amicable settlement, wherever possible;

(iv) Submit its recommendations to the Managing Committee within a reasonable time.

(d) The Managing Committee shall consider such recommendations and record its decision. In case of disagreement, reasons shall be recorded in writing.

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Draft Bye-law 187: Grievance Redressal Committee (For Societies Having More Than 50 Members) (Model Bye-laws 2026) | SocietySeWA