1. The Name of this chapter shall be 'Jammu and Kashmir Chapter of Indian Association of Pathologists & Microbiologists.' 2. Only member of the parent body of IAPM shall be member of Regional/ State Chapter. 3. It is mandatory for the office bearer to be life member of the Indian Association of Pathologists & Microbiologists. 4. The Rules & Regulation of the chapter shall be similar to those of IAPM.