Section 20
Section 20
(1)
Where the Registrar is satisfied that it is necessary to do so in the interests of a registered society, in the interests of public order, safety or security, or otherwise in the public interest, the Registrar may, at any time
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after giving the society an opportunity to make representations to him, make an order in writing requiring the society, within the time specified in the order, to do either one or both of the following —
(a)
remove from office all or any persons who, immediately before the making of the order, are office-bearers of the society;
(b)
provide in its rules or constitution that the office-bearers of the society shall be citizens of Brunei Darussalam or permanent residents.
(2)
The Registrar may, at any time after giving a registered society an opportunity to make representations to him, make an order in writing requiring the society, within the time specified in the order, to amend its rules or constitution so as —
(a)
to conform to the provisions of this Act or any regulations made thereunder;
(b)
to remove any ambiguity or vagueness therein or provide for greater clarity and preciseness of any meaning in any provision thereof; or
(c)
to provide for any other matter which the Registrar considers necessary, reasonable or expedient.
(3)
Where the Registrar makes an order under subsections (1) or (2), he may include in that order or make at any time thereafter, any consequential or ancillary requirements or directions in relation to such order as he considers necessary or expedient to include or make.
(4)
The Registrar may, on application in writing made to him by a registered society, extend the time provided by him to the society in any order under subsections (1) or (2) if he is satisfied that the society has given reasonable grounds in its application and that it would be just and proper to allow such extension.
(5)
Any society which fails to comply with or contravenes any order under subsections (1) or (2) or any requirement or direction included or made by the Registrar under subsection (3) is guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $15,000, imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years or both.
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(6)
In subsection (1), “office-bearer” includes the persons specified in sections 18(6)(a) and (b).
Provisions applicable to registered societies.