Change of trade union’s name

(1) A trade union may, with the approval in writing of the Registrar, change its name by the consent of not less than two- thirds of the total number of members. (2) No change of name shall affect any right or obligation of the trade union or of any member thereof, and any pending legal proceedings may be continued by or against the trustees of the trade union or any other officer, who may sue or be sued on behalf of such trade union notwithstanding its new name.