{"id":40,"date":"2015-05-22T13:19:16","date_gmt":"2015-05-22T13:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jdosmp.org\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2026-08-21T19:03:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:33:44","slug":"constitution","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/jdosmp.org\/index.php\/constitution\/","title":{"rendered":"Constitution & Bye-laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

CONSTITUTION AND BYE – LAWS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>CONSTITUTION<\/span><\/h2>\n

Article I \u2013 Name<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article II \u2013 Object<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article III \u2013 Membership<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Regular Life Member<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. PG Member<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Associate Member<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Honorary Member<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Visitors<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Honorary Life Member<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Article IV – Commencement of Membership<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Article V \u2013 Cessation of Membership<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Article VI \u2013 Rights of Members<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Article VII \u2013 General Body<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

    Article VIII \u2013 Committees<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Executive Committee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Functions of the Executive Committee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Scientific Committee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
    4. IT & Website Committee<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Article IX \u2013 Functions of President & Vice President<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      Article X \u2013 Functions of Secretary & Joint Secretary<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      Article XI \u2013 Treasurer<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      Article XII \u2013 Finance<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

      Article XIII \u2013 Dissolution of the Society<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>

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<\/a>BYE-LAWS<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Article I \u2013 Object<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article II \u2013 Subscription<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article III \u2013 Committees<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article IV \u2013 Finance<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article V \u2013 Meeting & Conference<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article VI \u2013 Divisional Societies<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article VII \u2013 Bye-laws<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Article VIII \u2013 Amendment in Constitution and Bye-laws<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Constitutional Reforms 2026<\/a> passed by General Body Meeting on 16 August 2026 have been incorporated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CONSTITUTION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Article I: NAME<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The society shall be called “Jabalpur Divisional Ophthalmological Society”.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The society shall hold its office at-IMA Building, Wright Town Jabalpur.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Article II: OBJECT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The object of the society will be the cultivation and promotion of the study and practice of ophthalmology and to promote social contacts among the Ophthalmologists of Jabalpur Division:-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Encouraging Scientific research and experiment work on ophthalmic problems.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Providing facilities for research and training of research work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Holding scientific discussions and reading papers on Ophthalmology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Establishing and maintaining reference library & furnishing them with books, reviews, magazines etc. relating to Ophthalmology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Bringing the members of the Association, periodically together at meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Holding properties moveable or immovable that may be necessary for the aforesaid objects to purchase, sell, and rent or mortgage the same for the purpose of the Society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Receiving annual subscription from members, receiving donations from members as well as non-members hold the fund in trust for the advancement of science of Ophthalmology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Co-operating with other associations of doctors Medical Profession.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Making rules for the society when necessary, inter alia relating to the discipline and professional conduct of members of the Society.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Taking such steps as may be necessary or conductive<\/span> to the objective of the Society.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    (Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Article III: MEMBERSHIP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The membership of the society shall be <\/span>as follows :-<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>A. Regular Life Member (RLM):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    An ophthalmologist possessing an MBBS and a postgraduate degree in ophthalmology, as recognized by the National Medical Council, and practicing or serving in Jabalpur City shall be eligible for Regular Life Membership of the society upon payment of the fee prescribed in the Bylaws.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    B. Associate Life Member (ALM):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    An ophthalmologist fulfilling the criteria of RLM but practicing or serving outside Jabalpur City shall be an Associate Life Member of the society. An RLM shall be considered an ALM if he moves out of Jabalpur City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    C. PG Member (PGM):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Post-graduate ophthalmology students from recognized medical colleges can apply for PG membership. A fixed fee as prescribed in the Bylaws shall be charged. The PGM can convert to RLM or ALM on completion of post-graduation and award of degree certificate. If there is any difference in the fees paid for PG member application and RLM\/ALM fees, it has to be cleared on application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    D. Honorary Life Member (HLM):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    An RLM or an ALM who has turned 70 years of age shall be ratified by the General Body in its meeting as an Honorary Life Member of the society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    (Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Article IV: COMMENCEMENT OF MEMBERSHIP:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Membership of the Society will commence from the date of acceptance of his\/her application. A new member whose application is under consideration may attend and take part in the deliberations of a conference of the society but will not have right to vote till he is ratified by the General Body.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    (Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Article V: CESSATION OF MEMBERSHIP:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Membership of member form the society will cease:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. By the voluntary resignation as from a specified date<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. A notice in writing to a member for unprofessional \/ unethical behaviour\/ conduct will served so that he can explain the situation to the Executive Committee at a pre- decided time if the Executive Committee decides by a 2\/3rd majority and the same is approved by the General Body. The membership of the member will be discontinued.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      (Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      <\/a>Article VI: RIGHTS OF MEMBERS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. All regular life members (RLM) in good standing shall be entitled as of right to participate in all activities of the Society including the right to vote and hold office in the society,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. All associate life members (ALM), PG members (PGM), honorary life members (HLM) shall be entitled to participate in all activities of the society. They shall not be entitled to vote at the meetings of the Society or hold office in the society<\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        (Back to Constitution Index)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        <\/a>Article VII: GENERAL BODY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Only Regular Life Members (RLM) shall constitute the General Body of the Society.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. It shall govern the affairs of the society through the elected office bearers and committees (the elected office bearers and various committees shall form the “General Council”).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. The General Body will meet annually<\/span> (The Annual General Body Meeting, AGBM).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Quorum: A minimum of 10% of the total regular life members (RLM) shall form the quorum for the AGBM.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Adjourned meeting: In case there is no quorum at the meeting the meeting shall adjourn for at least 15 minutes & shall meet at the same venue. The adjourned meeting shall not require any quorum.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. The Special General Body Meeting (SGBM) may be called by any of the following for a specific purpose.<\/span>\n