Registration of an association of persons formed for charitable, literary, scientific, or cultural purposes under the Societies Registration Act, governed by a managing committee.
Groups running clubs, schools, welfare associations, or cultural/literary organisations on a democratic membership model.
Registrar of Societies, Societies Registration Act 1860 (state amendments apply)
PAN & Aadhaar of governing body members (minimum 7); ID and address proof; Memorandum of Association and Rules & Regulations; registered office proof; minutes of the meeting adopting the MOA.
At least 7 members are required (may vary slightly by state).
By a managing/governing committee elected as per its bye-laws.