Membership
ACE welcomes environmental consultants, laboratories and allied professionals who share its aims and objects. Membership is by application on the prescribed form, subject to the approval of the Governing Body.
Membership Form (PDF)
Download, fill, sign and email to the Secretary and the President.
Download Membership Form
How to apply
- Download the Membership Form above and complete all items. Sign it.
- Pay the admission fee by cheque, RTGS or UPI, as indicated in the form, and retain the proof of transaction.
- Email the signed form and the proof of transaction to secretary@acebharat.org with a copy to president@acebharat.org. Alternatively, use the online submission form on this page.
- The Secretary places the application, in consultation with the President, before the Governing Body. The decision is communicated to the applicant. If an application is not approved, the reason is communicated.
Fees
| Category | Initial fee | Annual renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Founder members | Rs 50,000 | Rs 10,000 |
| All other members | Rs 10,000 | Rs 10,000 |
Fees as decided by the Financial Committee. The Governing Body may revise fees from time to time.
Conditions of Membership
Summarised from the Rules and Regulations of the Society.
Eligibility and admission
- Membership is open to any person of repute and good conduct who has attained the age of majority and fulfils the terms and conditions of the Society, without discrimination of religion, caste, colour or creed.
- Admission is subject to the approval of the Governing Body. If membership is refused, the reason for refusal is communicated to the person concerned.
- Applications are made to the Secretary on the prescribed form. The Secretary places the request, in consultation with the President, before the Governing Body. A person is enrolled on payment of the admission fee.
Categories
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Founder Life Member | Signatories to the Memorandum of Association as desirous persons who are also members of the First Governing Body. Jointly they form the Board of Founder Life Members. |
| Life Member | Persons who apply on the prescribed form and are enrolled by the Governing Body on payment of the admission fee. |
| Honorary Member | Persons enrolled by the Governing Body for a period of one year, which may be extended by the Governing Body in a specific case. |
Rights and privileges
- One vote at every meeting.
- To vote in the election of the Governing Body and to hold office in it, if elected.
- To take part in seminars, meetings, lectures, discussions, conferences and other lawful gatherings of the Society, as arranged by the Governing Body.
- To use the facilities provided by the Society on payment of the fee or charges fixed by the Governing Body, and to collect an Identity Card on payment of the prescribed fee.
Duties of members
- To attend the General Body meetings regularly.
- To give the Society any information that it is necessary for the Society to know.
- Not to engage in activities prejudicial to the Aims and Objects or the Rules and Regulations of the Society.
Cessation of membership
A member ceases to be a member on death, on being adjudged insolvent, on being found by a competent court to be of unsound mind, or on conviction of an offence connected with the formation, promotion, management or conduct of the affairs of a society or of public life involving moral turpitude. Membership also ceases on resignation by a letter addressed to the Secretary or the President, on non-payment of subscription, and on non-attendance at three consecutive General Body meetings without intimation. The Governing Body may terminate membership after giving an opportunity of being heard. A terminated member may appeal to the Governing Body for re-admission, and the decision of the Governing Body is final. A person who ceases to be a member is not entitled to a refund of admission fee or subscription paid.
Online Forms
A. Expression of Interest
If you wish to know more about ACE before applying, please share your details. Your message goes to the President and the Secretary, who will get in touch with you.
B. Submit Membership Application
Use this form to send your completed and signed Membership Form and proof of transaction. Both files are mailed to the President and the Secretary. Accepted formats: PDF, JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB each.
