(1) Where the FCA is satisfied that an incorporated friendly society has been dissolved under section 20 above or following a winding up, it shall cancel the society's registration under this Act.
(2) Where the FCA is satisfied, with respect to an incorporated friendly society -
(a) that a certificate of incorporation has been obtained for the society by fraud or mistake; or
(b) that the society has ceased to exist, or
(c) in the case of a society to which section 37(2) or (3) below applies, that the principal place of business of the society is outside the United Kingdom,
it may cancel the registration of the society.
(3) Without prejudice to subsection (2) above, the FCA may, if it thinks fit, cancel the registration of an incorporated friendly society at the request of the society, evidenced in such manner as the FCA may direct.
(4) Before cancelling the registration of an incorporated friendly society under subsection (2) above, the FCA shall give to the society not less than two
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