Section 20: Voluntary dissolution of trade unions

20. Voluntary dissolution of trade unions (1) Subject to subsection (2), a trade union may be dissolved if a resolution for its dissolution is approved in accordance with its rules. (2) Where under the rules of the trade union, provision is made for a special fund, the dissolution of the trade union shall not have effect until a majority of the members who contribute to the special fund have, at a general assembly held in accordance with its rules, approved the manner in which any asset of the fund is to be disposed of. (3) Where a trade union resolves that it shall be dissolved, it shall, not later than 14 days after the date on which the resolution for the dissolution is approved in accordance with subsection (1), give written notice of the resolution to the Registrar. (4) On receipt of a notice under subsection (3), and on being satisfied that the resolution to dissolve the trade union has been approved in accordance with subsection (1), the Registrar shall publish a notice of the dissolution in the Gazette and in 2 daily newspapers. (5) The dissolution of a trade union shall take effect from the date of the publication in the Gazette. [Issue 9] E9A – 16 Revised Laws of Mauritius (6) Where, on the dissolution of a trade union, the Registrar is of the opinion that the rules of the trade union for the disposal of its funds and other property are not being properly applied, the trade union shall be wound up in such manner as may be prescribed. [S. 20 amended by s. 7 of Act 5 of 2013 w.e.f. 11 June 2013.] Sub-Part B – Property and Funds