34. Notice of change of name or amalgamation.

(1) Notice in writing shall be given to the Director General of every change of name and pf every amalgamation, signed, in the case of a change of name, by the secretary and by seven members of the registered trade union changing its name, and, in the case of an amalgamation, by the secretary and by seven members of each and every registered trade union which is a party thereto.

(2) If the proposed name is identical to that of any other existing trade union, or so nearly resembles the name of such other trade union as, in the opinion of the Director General, is likely to deceive the public or the members of either trade union, or is in the opinion of the Director General undesirable, he shall refuse to register the change of name.

(3) Subject to subsection (2), the Director General shall, if he is satisfied that the provisions of this Act in respect of change of name have been complied with, register the change of name in the prescribed manner, and the change of name shall have effect from the date of such registration.

(4) If the Director General is satisfied that the provisions of this Act in respect of amalgamation have been complied with and that the trade union formed thereby is entitled to registration under section 12, he shall register the trade union in the prescribed manner and the amalgamation shall have effect from the date of such registration.