The administration of societies, under Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960 was transferred to the Department of Cooperative Societies from the Department of Stamps and Registration with effect from 01-08-2008; vide G.O KE/152/MNM/2008, Bangalore dated:07-05-2008.
      Under Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960, Non Government Organization, Social Service Organization, Societies,Associations, Educational Societies, Sports Societies/Associations, Cultural Societies/Associations, Clubs, Employees Association, ladies Societies/Associations, welfare Associations, etc, are registered by the jurisdictional District Registrar Of Cooperative Societies