BYE-LAWS

  1. The Shimla Amateur Dramatic Club was originally registered in 1913 under the Societies Registration Act 1860 ( Act XXI of 1860) as amended upto date and/ any other law made applicable to societies registered under the 1860 Act and is now deemed to be registered under the HP Societies Registration Act 2006.

SECTION I

FORMULATION OF THE BYE-LAWS

  1. Under the provision of the Memorandum of Association of the Shimla Amateur Dramatic Club (ADC), the Executive Committee (EC) hereby frames the Bye Laws given in the succeeding paragraphs for facilitating the administration, working of the affairs of the Club, and as also for regulating the affairs concerning Members, dependents of members, guests & staff of the Club. The Bye Laws shall come into force with effect from 17 July 2022.
  2. FORMULATION OF THE BYE-LAWS. In case of any difficulty in implementation/ interpretation of these Bye Laws, the decision of the President Shimla ADC shall be final.
  3. The Shimla ADC, Bye Laws (Revised 2008) are hereby superseded.

SECTION II

GENERAL INFORMATION

  1. Club Timings: The Club shall remain open daily from 11.00 AM to 10.30 PM during summers (April to October) and from 11.00 AM to 10.00 PM during winters (November to March). The timings, however, may be altered due to administrative reasons after giving due notice. The Bar timings will be as under:-
    1. 1200 – 1400 hrs during Summers and Winters.
    2. 1900 – 2130 hrs during Winters (November to March).
    3. 1900 – 2200 hrs during Summers (April to October).
  2. Extension of Timings. On special occasions, Club may be kept open for two hours beyond the normal closing hours or as specified by the EC.
  3. Dealing with Club Staff.
    1. Members shall not abuse any of the Club Staff or use violence. In the event of a member having occasion to find fault with any staff of the Club, a report of the case may be made verbally or in writing to the Honorary Secretary who will either deal with the case or refer it to the EC as may be considered necessary. Complaints/ suggestions may also be entered in the register kept in the Club office/ reception desk.
    2. Club employee will not be sent on any errands or otherwise withdrawn from the general service of the Club by any member except by an office bearer in the interest of the Club.
    3. No member or dependent shall give any tip to any Club Staff. Club staff is forbidden to solicit or accept tips else they shall be liable to instant dismissal. Green Room Sale at the rate of 10% for each serving in the Club has been catered for this purpose. A member wishing to give a tip may place the same in the Tip Box kept at the reception.
  4. Breakages.Full value shall be charged for all the breakage of the Club property by the members, their dependants/ guests or the Club Staff. If any breakage in the opinion of the EC is willfully made, up to six times the value may be charged.
  5. Notice Board.Any notice for displaying on the Notice Board of the Club shall be sent to the Honorary Secretary and initialed by him before being displayed. A notice shall not ordinarily be left on the Notice Board for more than 20 days. Notice from members shall be displayed free of cost.
  6. Payment of Club Dues. Payment of Club dues will be made by crossed cheque/ demand draft/ online. No cash payment is to be made. Charging of Smart Cards will also be done by cheque/ debit card/ credit card only.
  7. Transaction in the Club.No cash transaction is permitted in the Club. Each Permanent/ Temporary Member will be issued a Club Smart Card for self & dependents bearing membership number, which shall be charged online at the reception. This same smart card is to be utilized for carrying out transaction in the Club.
  8. No member, official or member of the staff is authorized to enter into an agreement or to incur any expenditure or in any other way bind the Club, unless expressly authorized to do so by a resolution of the EC, properly recorded in writing.
  9. Ignorance of Club Bye Laws shall not be accepted as an excuse. Any member who violates any Bye Laws shall be liable to action in accordance with Memorandum of Association as deemed fit by the EC. Copies of Bye Laws may be obtained from Club office on payment at the laid down rates.
    10. Notes.