Friendly Societies Act 1992

10 (1) Where the Commission would be precluded—

(a) from confirming an amalgamation or transfer by reason of any of the defects specified in paragraph 9(1) above, or

(b) from confirming a conversion by reason of any of the defects specified in paragraph 9(2) above,

it may give to any friendly society participating in the amalgamation or transfer or, as the case may be, to the society proposing to convert a direction under sub-paragraph (2) below.

(2) A direction under this sub-paragraph is a direction requiring a friendly society—

(a) to take such steps to remedy the defect or defects, including the calling of a further meeting, as are specified in the direction; and

(b) to furnish the Commission with evidence that those steps have been taken;

and if the Commission is satisfied that the steps have been taken and the defect or defects has or have been substantially remedied, the Commission shall confirm the amalgamation, transfer or conversion.