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\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6555072\charrsid2036034 COOK ISLANDS
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\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 2. Interpretation}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6555072\charrsid2036034 
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Application for incorporation
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\par 5. Annual financial statement
\par 6. Registrar
\par 7. Deputy Registrar of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 Incorporated Soci}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6555072\charrsid2036034 eties}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 

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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  (1) This Act may be cited as the Incorporated Societies Amendment Act 1998 and shall be read together }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11151441\charrsid2036034 
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 society is for the time being registered by a name which, in the opinion of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid2036034 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 Re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid2036034 gistrar}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 ,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid2036034  is undesirable, -
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx5328\tx5616\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5973636 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx5328\tx5616\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5973636 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
the society shall, within a period of six weeks from the date of its being required }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid2036034 
by the Registrar to do so, or such longer period as he may allow, change its name in accordance with se}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
ction 23 of this Act to a name that is not in contravention as aforesaid and is not,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid2036034  in the opinion of the Registrar, undesirable.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx5328\tx5616\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5973636 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5973636 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (2) If a society makes default in complying with the requirements of subsection (}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid2036034 1) of this section, it commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $10 for every day on which the offence has continued.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid10579381 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10579381\charrsid10579381 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5973636 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid10579381 (3) No fee shall be payable to the Registrar in respect of an }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid10579381 alteration }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid10579381 of the rules of a society if the alteration only changes the society}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid10579381 '}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid10579381 s name pursuant to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid10579381 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid10579381 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5973636 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5973636\charrsid10579381 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid408402 5.}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid408402  }{
\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3756520 Annual financial statement}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid408402  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034 -}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  The principal Act is hereby amended by inserting after section 25 the following new sections:
\par }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4259933 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid408402 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid408402 
25A. }{\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid3756520 Power to compromise with creditors and members}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 -}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034  (1) Where a compromise or arrangement is proposed between a society and its creditors or any class of the
m, or between the society and its members or any class of them, the High Court may, on the application of the society or of any creditor or member of the society, or, in the case of a society being wound up, of the liquidator, order a meeting of the credi
tors or class of creditors, or of the members of the society or class of members, as the case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the Court directs. If any question arises under this section as to whether or not any }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 m}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034 e}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 
mbers or creditors of a society constitute a class of members or a class of creditors, as the case may be, it shall be determined by the Court as in the circumstances it thinks proper.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4259933 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 
(2) If a majority in number representing not less than three-fourths in value of the creditors or class 
of creditors or not less than three-fourths of the members or class of members, as the case may be, voting in person or, where proxies are allowed, by proxy at the meeting agree to any compromise or arrangement, the }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16712136 compromise or arrangement}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034  shall, if sanc}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16712136 tioned by the Court}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 , }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16712136 be binding on all creditors or class of creditors, or on the members or class of members, }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 as the case may be, and also }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16712136 o}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 
n the society, or, in the case of a society in the course of being wound up, on the li}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034 qu}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 idator of the soci
}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034 e}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 ty.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4259933 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14368322\charrsid2036034 (3) An order made under subsection }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 (2) of this section }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034 s}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
hall have no effec}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034 t }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
until a sealed copy of the order has been delivered to the Registrar for registration, and a copy of every such order shall be annexed to every copy of the rules of the society issued after such order has been made.}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4259933\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4259933 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 (4) If a society makes default in compl
ying with subsection (3) of this section, the society and every officer of the society who is in default shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2 for each page of each copy in respect of which default is made.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4259933 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 (5) In this section and in section 25B of this Act }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 -}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1296\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1296\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 Creditors}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
 includes every person who has a claim that upon the winding up of the society would be admissible to proof in accordance with section 306 of the Companies Act 1955 (as applied by section 26(2) and 28(3) of this Act):
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1296\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1296\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
Officer of the society who is in default}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 "}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034  means any officer of the society who-
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 (a) Know}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13702860\charrsid2036034 i}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14053253\charrsid2036034 ngly}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
 and wilfully authorises or permits the defaul}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13702860\charrsid2036034 t, refusal, or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
 contravention mentioned in this section or in section 25}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13702860\charrsid2036034 B of this Act; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13702860 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13702860\charrsid3751943 
\par }\pard \ql \li2160\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid14053253 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943 (b) Knew or ought to have known of the default, refusal, or }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid16712136\charrsid3751943 contravention }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943 and did not take reasona}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid3751943 
ble steps to secure compliance}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943  with the requirements specified in or imposed by this se}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13702860\charrsid3751943 ction or section}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943  25B of this Act.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13702860 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13702860\charrsid3751943 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943 25B. }{
\fs24\ul\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3756520 Information as to compromises with creditors and members}{\b\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943  }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid3751943 -}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943  (1) }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid3751943 Where a meeting }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943 of creditors or any class of creditors or of members or any class of members }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10567082 is summoned }{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943 under section 25A of this Act there shall }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid3751943 -}{
\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3751943 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 (a) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
With every notice summoning the meeting which is sent to a creditor or }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10567082 member }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 also a statement e
xplaining the effect of the compromise or arrangement }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8147559 and in particular }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 stating any material }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8147559 interests of the officers of th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 e society, whether as offi}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
cers or as}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  members or as creditors of the society or otherwise, and the effect thereon compromise or arrangement, in so far as it is different from the effect on t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8147559 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 e like interests of other persons}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 ;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
In every notice summoning the meeting which is given by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034  a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 dvertisement, }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 be included }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 either such a statement as aforesaid or a notification of the place at which }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8147559 and the manner }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 in which creditors or members entitled to attend the meeting may obtain c}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8147559 opies of such a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  statement as aforesaid.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (2) Where the compromise or arrangement affects the rights of creditors of the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 ociety, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 the }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 said statement shall give the like explanation as respects any trustees appointe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 d }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 on behalf of creditors as it is required to give as respects the society}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 '}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 s officers.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (3) Where a notice given by advertisement includes a notification that copies o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10814547 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  a statement explaining the effect of the compromise or arr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10814547 
angement proposed can be obtained}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  by creditors or members entitled to attend the meeting, every such creditor or member shall,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 on making application in the manner indicated by the notice, be furnished by the society f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 ree of charge }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 with a copy of the statement.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (4) Where a society makes default in complying with any requirement of this se}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 ction, the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  society and every officer of the society who is in d}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 efault shall be liable on conviction to a fine }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 not exceeding $1,000, and, for}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 the purpose of this subsection, any liquidator of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10814547 
the society and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 any trustees appointed on behalf of creditors of the society shall be deemed to b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10814547 e officers of}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  the society:
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx6336\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid10814547 Provided that a per
son shall not be liable under this subsection if that person sho}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid10814547 w}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid10814547 
s that the default was due to the refusal of any other person, being an officer of the society}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid10814547  }{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid10814547 
or a trustee appointed on behalf of creditors, to supply the necessary particulars as to his inte}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid10814547 r}{\fs24\cf0\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid10814547 ests.

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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
(5) It shall be the duty of any officer of the society and of any trustee appointed o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10814547 n }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
behalf of creditors of the society to give notice to the society of such matters relating to himself as may be necessary for the purposes of this section, and an}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
y person who makes default i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 n complying with this subsection shall be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid10814547  liable on conviction to a fine }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 not exceeding $100.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid408402 6. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid3756520 Registrar}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034  The principal Act is hereby amended by repealing section 34 and substituting the following new se}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9723903\charrsid2036034 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 tion}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9723903\charrsid2036034 :}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13321739\charrsid2036034 
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9723903\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13321739 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid408402 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid408402 34. }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3756520 Registrar of Incorporated Societies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  The Registrar of the High Court at }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid9723903\charrsid2036034 Rarotonga for }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 the time being shall be t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid470913\charrsid2036034 he }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
Registrar of Incorporated Societies.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid470913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid470913\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid408402 7.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid408402  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3756520 Assistant Registrar of Incorporated Societies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  The principal Act is he}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid470913\charrsid2036034 reby}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  amended by repealing section 35 and substituting the following new section:
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid470913\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid470913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid408402 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid408402 35. }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3756520 Deputy Registrar of Incorporated Societies}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034 -
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  (1) The Deputy Registrar of Companies at Rarotong}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid470913\charrsid2036034 a }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 for the time being appointed under section 4 of the Companies Act 1955 of New Zealand as }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid470913\charrsid2036034 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 pplied in the Cook Islands by the Companies Act 1970}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 71 shall be the Deputy Registrar of Incorporated Societies, who shall, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid470913\charrsid2036034 un}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 der the control of the Registrar, perform such official duties as he is called upon to perform by the Registrar.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid470913 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid470913\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13698253 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (2) On the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 
occurrence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  from any cause a vacancy in the office of the Registrar (whether by reason of de}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 a}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 th, resignation, or otherwise), and in the case of the absence from duty of the Registrar (fr}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 m whatever cause arising), and so long as any such vacancy or absence continues, the Deputy Registrar shall have and may exercise all t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 h}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 e powers, duties, and functions of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 t}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 he Registrar.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13698253 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid408402 8. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3756520 Inspection }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid3756520 of documents}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 The principal Act is hereby amended by inserting after }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 section 37 the following new sections}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 :
\par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13698253 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid408402 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid408402 37A. }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid3756520 Power}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806\charrsid3756520 s}{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid3756520  of inspection of Registrar}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (1) The Registrar or any person authorised by him may, for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 the purpose of ascertaining whether a society or any officer of a society is complying or, has complied with this Act, or of ascertaining whether the Registrar should exercise any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 f his rights or powers under this Act, or of detecting offences against this Act }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13698253 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7290634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (a)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 Requir}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 e a society or any officer of a society to produce for inspection any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 gisters, records, accounts, books, or papers that are kept by the society; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1152\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13698253 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7290634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (b) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 In }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 any case where the Registrar or the person authorised by him considers that the a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 f}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 oresaid purpose cannot be achieved by inspecting only the documents specified i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  paragraph (a) of this subsection, or where such documents are not produced for i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 spection, require any person (including any officer employed in or in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 c}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid13698253\charrsid2036034 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
nnection with any Government Department) to produce for inspection any}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 gisters, records, accounts, books, or papers that conta}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 n information relating to a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 n}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 y money or other property that is or has been managed, supervised, controlled, o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 r }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 held in trust by or for the society; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7290634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (c) Inspect and make records of any such registers,}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034  records, accounts, books, or pa}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 pe}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 r}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 s; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid7290634 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 (d) }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 F}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 r the purposes of making records thereof, take possession of and remove from th}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  premises where they are kept, for such period of time as is reasonable in the ci}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 cumstances, any such registers, records, accounts, books or papers.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 (2) Nothing in this }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 subsection (1) of this section limits or affects the Income Tax Act 1997 or the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 Statistic Act 19}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 66.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 (3) A person w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
ho has made an inspection under subsection (1) of this section shall give, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 divulge, or com}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
municate any records or information that he has acquired in the course of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 inspection to th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 e 
Registrar or Deputy Registrar.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 (4) A person wh}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
o has made an inspection under subsection (1) of this section shall, upon }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 being directed t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
o do so by a person for the time being holding the office of Registrar, give, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 divulge, or com}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
municate any records or information that he has acquired in the course of the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 inspection to su}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
ch of the following persons as the Registrar specifies, namely:
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 (a) The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 Minister of Justice;}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid408402 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 (b) The }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 Secretary for Justice;
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid408402 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 (c) Any }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
person authorised by the Registrar to receive such records or information.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 (5) The Minister }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 of Justice or the Secretary for Justice may, by written notice to that person, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 require a person for the time being holding the}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  office of Registrar to give a direction }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 der}
{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034  subsection (4) of this section; and that person shall comply with any such requirement.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid4272162\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx1440\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4272162 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (6) If any society}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
refuses or fails to produce for inspection to the Registrar, or to any person authorised by the Registrar for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, any document that the Registr}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid11537307\charrsid2036034 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
r or authorised person has under that subsection required it to produce, the society commit an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8604240 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
(7) If any officer of a society or other person refused or fails to produce for inspection }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 to the }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
Registrar, or to any person authorised by the Registrar for the purposes of subsection }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 (1) of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
this section, any document within the power or control of that officer or person that th}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8604240\charrsid2036034 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
 Registrar or authorised person has }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 under that subsection }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 required him to p}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 
roduce,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8604240\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
officer or person commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8604240\charrsid2036034  $1,000.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8604240 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8604240\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8604240 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (8) Any person who wilfully obstructs o
r hinders the Registrar, or any person authoris}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8604240\charrsid2036034 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
d by the Registrar for the purposes of subsection (1) of this section, while the Registrar or authorised person is making an inspection, or a record, or taking possession of, or rem}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8604240\charrsid2036034 
oving }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 any documents pursuant to that subsection, commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid8604240 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8604240\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid8604240 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (9) Nothing in this section limits or affects legal professional privilege.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx7632\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid408402 37B. }{\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3756520 
Appeals from decisions of Registrar}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
 (1) Any person who is aggrieved by the refusal of the Registrar to register a society, or to register or receive any document submitted to him wider this Act or who is aggrieved by any other act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 
 or decision of the Registrar un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 der this Act, may appeal to the High Court within 21 days after the date of the refusal or other}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 act}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
 or decision, or within such further time as the Court may allow.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx7632\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
(2) On hearing the appeal, the Court may confirm the refusal or other act or decision o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid14176806 f}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
 the Registrar, or give such directions or make such determination in the matter as the Court thinks fit.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\tx7488\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (3) No right of appeal shall lie under this section against any act or}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034  decision of the Registrar }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx7488\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\tx7488\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
(a) In respect of which there is any express provision in this Act in the nature }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034 o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 f an appeal or review; or
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (b)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 That is declared by this Act to be conclusive or final, or that is embodied in any document declared by this Act to be conclusive evidence of any act, decisi}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034 on, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 matter, or thing.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid5729021 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid5729021\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of any Act or any rule of law,
 where a person }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
ppeals or applies to the High Court in respect of an act or decision of the Registrar under section 37A of this Act, until a decision on the appeal or application is given, the Registrar, and any}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 person authorised by him under that section for the purposes, may continue to e}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 xercise his pow}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 ers }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 un}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
der that section as if no such appeal or application had been made, and no person shall be excused from fulfilling his obligation under that section by reason of that appeal or application;
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 Provided
 that, to the extent that an appeal or application in respect of any such act or d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
cision is allowed or granted, as the case may be,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (a) The Registrar shall ensure that, forthwith after the decision on the appeal o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 r}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  application is given, all records made by him, or by a person authorised b}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 y him for that purpose, un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 der section 37A (1) (c) of this Act }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 in}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  respect of that act }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 o}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 r decision are destroyed or expunged; and
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 (b) No information acquired }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 un}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 der paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) of section 2}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 7}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 A of this Act in respect of that act or decision shall be admissible in evidence in}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034  a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 ny proceedings.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 "}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\tx1296\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid408402 9.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid408402  }{
\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid3756520 Validation}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid1515114  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1062204\charrsid2036034 -}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034  Every appointment made and every act performed }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1256360 and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
everything done before the commencement of this Act had been in force w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1256360 hen}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
 the appointment was made or when the act or thing was done or performed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid1256360 is }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 hereby validated and declare}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 d to be as always validly done.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid408402 --------------------------------}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid1062204 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid6882010\charrsid2036034 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6882010 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe5129\langnp2057\insrsid8939491\charrsid2036034 This Act is administrated by the Ministry of Justice.
\par }}