( 1 ) THROUGH this writ petition election and management dispute of executive body of a society known by the name of Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad is sought to be resolved.

( 2 ) PRAYAG Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad (hereinafter referred to as the Samiti) is a registered society which has been formed for, and is, Imparting courses in Indian Classical Music, awarding diploma with degrees for the same, which are recognised by various institutions and Universities including U. G. C. It has been alleged in the writ petition that it has about 1200 centers in India and examination centers in England, U. S. A. and Nepal.

( 3 ) SAMITI was transformed into a formal society through registration under Societies Registration act in the year 1972. Annexure-1 to the writ petition is memorandum of association and rules and regulations of Samiti 1972. According to Chapter III of rules and regulations of Samiti, president, two Vice-Presidents, Secretary, Joint Secretary and Treasurer shall be the office bearers of the Samiti and according to Chapter IV thereof the executive committee of Samiti shall consist of all the office bearers of the Samiti and eight elected members. According t