What steps should be taken to dissolve a society constituted under the provision of Societies Registration Act, 1860?

The following steps are to be taken to dissolve a society:- Decision of the governing body; Convene a special general meeting of the members by giving a requisite notice for consideration and passing resolution by 3/5th majority of the members present thereat; Decision as to dissolve it forthwith or at a later time agreed upon by them. Decision for the actions to be taken for disposal of properties and settlement of claims and liabilities as per the rules and regulations of the society; and Delegate authority to the person(s) of the governing body to comply with the decisions accordingly. Where any Government is a member of the society or has contributed the funds to the society or is otherwise interested therein, the society shall have to obtain prior consent of such Government for the purpose. Where any dispute arises on dissolution of a society relating to adjustment of its affairs, it should be referred to the principle Court of the original civil jurisdiction of the District where the chief building of the society is situated. The District Civil Court has the jurisdiction to decide the dispute of a society.