THE BIHAR SELF-SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1996

Q: What does Section 1 of THE BIHAR SELF-SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1996 say?

THE BIHAR SELF-SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1996 (No. 2 of 1997) An Act to provide for the voluntary formation of Cooperative Societies as Accountable, Competitive, self-reliant business enterprises, based on thrift, Self- help and mutual aid and owned, managed and controlled by members for their economic and social betterment and for the matters connected therewith or incidental thereto; Be it enacted by the legislature of the State of Bihar in the Forty-Seventh year of the Republic of
Q: What does Section 1 of THE BIHAR SELF-SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1996 say?

1. Short title, extent and commencement.
Q: What does Section 1 of THE BIHAR SELF-SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1996 say?

(1) This Act may be called the Bihar Self-Supporting Cooperative Societies Act, 1996.
Q: What does Section 1 of THE BIHAR SELF-SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1996 say?

(2) It extends to the whole of the State of Bihar.
The Bihar Self-Supporting Cooperative Societies Act, 1996
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            "content": "(g) \"Primary Cooperative Society\" means a Cooperative Society whose member is not a Cooperative Society;",
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            "title": "Section 3(a)",
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            "content": "(a) membership of a Cooperative Society shall be voluntary available without restriction of any social, political, racial or religious discrimination, of all persons who can make use of its services and are willing to accept the responsibilities of membership;",
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            "content": "(iii) by distribution among the members in proportion to their transactions with the Cooperative Society in addition to the distribution of dividend to the share-holders;",
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            "content": "(d) all Cooperative Societies shall make provision for the education of their members, office-bearers and employees and of the general public, in the principles and techniques of Cooperative, both economic and democratic;",
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            "number": "3",
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            "content": "(e) all cooperative societies, in order to best serve the interest of their members and their communities, shall actively cooperate in every practical way with other cooperatives at local, national and international levels having as therein the achievement of unity of action by cooperators throughout the world.",
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            "number": "4",
            "title": "Section 4. Organisations which may be registered",
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            "content": "4. Organisations which may be registered. - Only such an organization may be registered as a Cooperative Society under this Act which provide in its byelaws for the Social and economic betterment of its members through self-help and mutual air in accordance with the cooperative principles;",
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            "number": "4",
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            "content": "Provide that the membership of such Cooperative Societies which enjoy special privileges under government policy and programmes by virtue of their membership being confined to special groups shall be restricted to members belonging to such special groups.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5. Application for registration",
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            "content": "5. Application for registration.",
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            "title": "Section 5(1)(i)",
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            "content": "(1) (i) Where not less than ten individuals each being a member of a different family intend to form a cooperative Society, they, after framing bye-laws for this purpose on the basis of section 3 and in accordance with section 9, may apply for registration under this Act.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(1)(ii)",
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            "content": "(ii) Where two or more Cooperative Societies registered under this Act intend to form a central Co-operative Society, they after framing bye-laws for this purpose on the basis of section 3 and in accordance with section 9, may apply for registration under this Act.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(1)(iii)",
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            "content": "(iii) Where two of more Cooperative Societies registered under this Act intend to form a Cooperative Federation, they after framing bye-laws for this purpose on the basis of section 3 and in accordance with section 9, may apply for registration under this Act.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(1)(iv)",
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            "content": "(iv) Where two of more Cooperative Federation and such Cooperative Societies as are not the members of any Cooperative Federation, intend to form Cooperative union, they after framing bye-laws for this purpose on the basis of section 3 and in, accordance with section 9, may apply for registration under this Act.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(1)(v)",
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            "content": "(v) Where a society registered under section 11 of the Bihar Cooperative societies Act, 1935 intend to convert itself into a Cooperative Society under this Act, it after framing bye-laws for this purpose on the basis of section 3 and accordance with section 9, may apply for registration under this Act.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(1)(vi)",
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            "content": "[\"(VI) Where State Government so decides to convert any class of Cooperative Societies registered under section 11 of Bihar Cooperative Societies Act, 1935 into a class of societies under this Act it shall within the period stipulated by the State Government, apply for registration under this Act after framing its byelaws for this purpose on the basis of section 3 and in accordance with section 9 of this act\"",
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            "content": "(2) An application for registration shall be submitted to the Registrar.",
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            "content": "(3) Every such application shall be accompanied by -",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(3)(a)",
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            "content": "(a) two copied of the proposed bye-laws of the Cooperative society as adopted by the promotion members;",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(3)(b)",
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            "content": "(b) a list of names of members with their addresses, occupation and equity participation;",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(3)(c)",
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            "content": "(c) the list of members of the first board elected by the promotion members;",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(3)(d)",
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            "content": "(d) a true copy of the minutes of the meeting at which the bye-laws were adopted, duly signed by the chairperson;",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(3)(e)",
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            "content": "(e) In the case of a Society registered under section 11 of the Bihar Cooperative societies Act, 1935 and wishing to convert itself into a Cooperative Society under this Act evidence to show that the Society in not in possession of any share capital from government, and evidence also to show that the society in not in receipt of any government loans or guarantees at the time of applying for registration as a Cooperative Society under this Act or that it has been entered into a memorandum of understanding with the government for any such outstanding loans of guarantees; and",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(3)(f)",
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            "content": "(f) registration fee amounting to one per cent of the total authorized share capital by whatever mane called subject to minimum of one hundred rupees and a maximum of ten thousand rupees.",
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            "number": "5",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(4)(a)",
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            "content": "(a) the application is in conformity with the requirement of this Act; and",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(4)(b)",
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            "content": "(b) the proposed bye-laws are not contrary to the provisions of this Act register the Cooperative Society and also its bye-laws and communicate a certificate of registration and the original of the registered bye-laws signed and sealed by him within a period of ninety days from the date of submission of application, to the Chief promoter mentioned in the application.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(5)",
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            "content": "(5) If the conditions laid down in sub-section (4) are not fulfilled, the Registrar shall communicate the order of refusal together with the reasons thereof, within ninety days from the date of submission of application, to the Chief Promoter. In case no refusal in communicated within the said period, the Cooperative Society shall be deemed to be registered and in that event to Registrar shall send a certificate of deemed registration and the original copy of deemed registered bye-laws signed and sealed by him within a period of one month.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(6)",
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            "content": "(6) Where an order of refusal in received by the applicants under sub-section within the prescribed period, they may appeal against this to the Cooperative Tribunal within sixty days of communication of such order or within sixty days of communication of such order or within sixty days of the period prescribed for the communication of the certificate of deemed registration. The decision of the Tribunal shall be final in this regard.",
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            "number": "5",
            "title": "Section 5(7)",
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            "content": "(7) Where a Cooperative Society is registered, the certificate of registration signed and sealed by the Registrar shall be conclusive evidence:",
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        {
            "number": "5",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 5(7)",
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            "content": "Provided that where a Cooperative Society was earlier registered under the Bihar Cooperative Societies Act, 1935, such registration shall be deemed to be cancelled once a certificate of registration under this section is issued.",
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        {
            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6. Cooperative Society to be a body corporate",
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            "content": "6. Cooperative Society to be a body corporate.-",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(1)",
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            "content": "(1) The Cooperative Society shall be a body corporate by the name under which it is registered having perpetual succession and a common seal. The Cooperative Society shall be entitled to acquire, hold and dispose of property, to enter into contracts on its behalf, to institute and defend suits and other legal proceedings and to take all such steps necessary to achieve its objectives.",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(2)",
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            "content": "(2) All transactions entered into good faith prior to registration, in furtherance of the purposes of the Cooperative Society shall be deemed to be transactions of the Cooperative Society after registration.",
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            "number": "6",
            "title": "Section 6(3)",
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            "content": "(3) A Cooperative Society may be registered with Limited Liability and it shall have the word \"Limited\" as suffix to its name.",
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        {
            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7. Display of name",
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            "content": "7. Display of name.",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(1)",
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            "content": "(1) Every Cooperative Society shall display its name and the address of its registered office and the words \"registered under Bihar Self-Supporting Cooperative Societies Act, 1996\" -",
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            "number": "7",
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            "number": "7",
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            "number": "7",
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            "content": "(d) on all bills of exchange, promissory notes, endorsements, cheques and others for money it signs or that are signed on its behalf.",
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            "number": "7",
            "title": "Section 7(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The name of every Cooperative Society shall contain the words \"Cooperative\" and \"Limited\"",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 710
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8. Appointment of Registrar",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "8. Appointment of Registrar.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 720
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The State Government may appoint a person to be Registrar of Self-Supporting Cooperative Societies for the State or any portion of it, and may appoint other officers to assist such Registrar.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 730
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The State Government may, by notification, confer on such other officers appointed under sub-section (1) to assist the Registrar, all or any powers of the Registrar under this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 740
        },
        {
            "number": "8",
            "title": "Section 8(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The term of office of the Registrar shall normally be for a period of three years.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 750
        },
        {
            "number": "77",
            "title": "CHAPTER III - BYE-LAWS",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER III",
            "content": "CHAPTER-III\nBYE-LAWS",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 760
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9. Bye-Laws",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "9. Bye-Laws.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 770
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Except on such specific matters which the Act has provided the functioning of every Cooperative Society shall be regulated by its bye-laws subject to the provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 780
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The bye-laws of the Cooperative Society may provide for the following matters",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 790
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) the name, address and area of operation of a Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 800
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) the objectives of the Cooperative Society explicitly (Stated as a common central need of the members),",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 810
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) the Cooperative principles as described in section 3,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 820
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) the services to be provided to its members,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 830
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) eligibility for obtaining membership,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 840
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) procedure for obtaining membership,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 850
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) conditions for continuing as member,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 860
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(h) the time limit before which a potential member must seek and obtain membership in order to continue to use the services of the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 870
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) procedure for withdrawal/ transfer of membership,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 880
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(j) procedure for termination and cessation of membership,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 890
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(k) rights of members,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 900
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(l)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) fixation of minimum performance required annually of each members vis-à-vis use of services, financial commitments and participation in meetings in order to be eligible to exercise the rights of membership including the right of vote.,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 910
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(m)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(m) the consequences of default in payment of any sum due by a member,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 920
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(n)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(n) the nature and amount of capital, it any, of the Cooperative Society,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 930
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(o)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(o) the maximum capital to which a single member can subscribe,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 940
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(p)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(p) the nature and extent of the liability of the members for the debts contracted by the Cooperative Society,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 950
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(q)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(q) the sources and types of funds to be raised by the Cooperative Society,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 960
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(r)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(r) the purposes for which the funds may be applied,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 970
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(s)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(s) the extent and conditions under which deposits, loans, debentures and other funds may be mobilised,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 980
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(t)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(t) the conditions and purposes for which state aid and aid form other financial institutions may be sought and obtained,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 990
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(u)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(u) the manner of disposal of surplus,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1000
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) the constitutions of various funds, reserves and their purpose,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1010
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(w)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(w) the manner of convening general and other special meeting and quorum thereof,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1020
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(x)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(x) the frequency of general meetings,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1030
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(y)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(y) the role of general body and the matters to be placed before the general body,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1040
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(z)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(z) the manner of amending bye-laws,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1050
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(aa)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(aa) the procedure for conducting elections,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1060
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(bb)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(bb) the procedure for conducting election in case the Cooperative Society fails to do so,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1070
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(cc)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(cc) the size and constitution of the board,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1080
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(dd)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(dd) eligibility for becoming director,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1090
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(ee)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ee) conditions for retaining directorship,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1100
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(ff)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ff) the tenure of the directors, chairperson and other office-bearers,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1110
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(gg)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(gg) the procedure for removal of directors and for filling of vacancies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1120
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(hh)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(hh) the manner of convening board meetings and quorum,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1130
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) the frequency of board meetings,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1140
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(jj)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(jj) powers and functions of the board,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1150
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(kk)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(kk) powers and functions of office-bearers including chair-person,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1160
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(ll)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(II) Powers and functions of the Chief-Executive,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1170
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(mm)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(mm) Penalties for acting against the interests of members and for non- fulfillment of duties by members, directors and staff,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1180
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(nn)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(nn) the appointment and role of auditor and procedure for conduct of audit where the Cooperative Society fails to make necessary arrangements and time limit for audit compliance,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1190
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(oo)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(oo) the authorisation of an officer or officers to sign documents and to institute and defend suits and other legal proceedings on behalf of the Cooperative society,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1200
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(pp)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(pp) the terms on which a Cooperative Society may deal with non-members,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1210
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(qq)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(qq) the terms on which a Cooperative Society may associate with other Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1220
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(rr)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(rr) the terms on which a Cooperative Society may deal with organizations other than Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1230
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(ss)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ss) the rights, if any, which the Cooperative Society may confer on any Cooperative Society or other federations and the circumstances under which these rights may be exercised by the federations,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1240
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(tt)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(tt) the manner of disposal, of funds if the Cooperative Society is under liquidation,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1250
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(uu)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(uu) the accounting year for the Cooperative Society,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1260
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(vv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vv) transfer of shares and interest in the name of a nominee in case of death of a member,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1270
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(ww)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ww) the manner of dissolution of the Cooperative society,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1280
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(xx)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(xx) restriction, if any, on service to non-members,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1290
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(yy)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(yy) organize self-help, groups of people living in its area to conduct education and training programme.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1300
        },
        {
            "number": "9",
            "title": "Section 9(2)(zz)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(zz) Special measures for women, scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and other weaker sections including provision for their representation of the board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1310
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10. Amendment of bye-laws",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "10. Amendment of bye-laws. (1) A Cooperative Society may amend any of the provisions of its bye-laws by a resolution of its general body, or by the representative of general body, where this exists of a majority of two-third members having voting right:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1320
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 10(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that no such resolution shall be passed unless atleast twenty clear days of written notice of the meeting has been given along with a copy of the proposed amendment to each member of the general body or representative general body, as the case may be, and such notice and proposed amendment is also displayed on the notice board of the Cooperative Society for a period of twenty days immediately preceding the date of the meeting:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1330
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Second Proviso to Section 10(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided further that the representative general body shall not alter any provision in the bye-laws relating to its own constitution and powers.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1340
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) An application for the registration of the amendment shall be submitted to the Registrar within a period of thirty days from the date of resolution.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1350
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Every application submitted to the Registrar shall be signed by the chair-person and two members of the board and shall be accompanied by the following particulars :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1360
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(3)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) a copy of the resolution adopting the amendment,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1370
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(3)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) the date of the general meeting at which the amendment was approved,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1380
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(3)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) the date of the notice issued for the general meeting",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1390
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(3)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) the total number of members on the rolls of the Cooperative Society having the right of vote on the date of such general meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1400
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(3)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) the number of members having the right of vote present at such general meeting, and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1410
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(3)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) the number of members who voted for the resolution.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1420
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) The Registrar, if the proposed amendment is in consonance with the provisions of the Act, shall register the amendment within a period of ninety days from the date of receipt of the application.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1430
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) The Registrar shall forward to the Cooperative Society within a period of fifteen days after registration, a copy of the registered amendment together with a certificate signed and sealed by him, and such certificate shall be conclusive proof that the amendment has been duly registered.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1440
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) The Registrar, if the proposed amendment is not in consonance with the provisions of the Act, Shall communicate the order of refusal together with the reasons therefore to the Cooperative Society within a period of ninety days from the date of receipt of the application:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1450
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 10(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provide that no order refusing to register the amendment shall be passed except after giving the Cooperative Society an opportunity of making its representation.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1460
        },
        {
            "number": "10",
            "title": "Section 10(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(7) Where no order of refusal is communicated sub-section (6) within the period specified in that sub-section, the amendment, shall be deemed to be registered, and in that event the Registrar shall send a certificate of deemed registration and the original copy of deemed registered amendment signed and sealed by him within a period of one month.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1470
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11. Change of liability, transfer of assets and liabilities, division, amalgamation",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "11. Change of liability, transfer of assets and liabilities, division, amalgamation. -",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1480
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) A Cooperative Society may, by a resolution of its general body, Change the extent of its limited liability.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1490
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) A Cooperative Society may, by a resolution of its general body transfer it assets and liabilities, in whole or in part, to any other Cooperative Society which agrees to such transfer by a resolution of its general body.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1500
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) A Cooperative Society may, by a resolution of its general body, divide itself into two or more Cooperative Societies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1510
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) Any two or more Cooperative Societies may, by a resolution of their respective general bodies, amalgamate themselves and a new Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1520
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) Every resolution of a Cooperative Society under this section shall be passed at its general meeting majority of total members with right of vote and such resolution shall contain all particulars of the liability, transfer, division, amalgamation as the case may be,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1530
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) Where a resolution is passed under this section, the Cooperative Society shall give notice thereof together with a copy of the resolution to all its members and federation to which it is affiliated and creditors who may give their consent. Notwithstanding any bye- law or contract to the contrary any member, federation or creditor shall, during a period of one month from the date of service of the notice have the option of withdrawing their shares, deposits, loans or services as the case may be.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1540
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(7) Any member, federation or creditor who or which does not exercise within the specified period the right under sub-section (6) shall be deemed to have assented to the resolution.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1550
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(8) A resolution passed by Co-operative Society under this section shall not take effect until-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1560
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(8)(a)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) (i) all the members, federation and creditors have assented under sub-section (6) or are deemed to have assented to the resolution under sub-section (7), or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1570
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(8)(a)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) all claims of the members, federation and creditors who have exercised the option referred under sub-section (6) within the period specified therein have been met in full or otherwise satisfied, and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1580
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(8)(b)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) (i) in the case of change of liability, amendment of the bye-laws of the Cooperative Society Concerned is registered or deemed to have been registered, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1590
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(8)(b)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) in the case of division or amalgamation, the certificate of registration of the Cooperative Society or the Cooperative Societies as the case may be, is issued or deemed to have been issued.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1600
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(9)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(9) When resolution passed by a Cooperative Society under sub-section (2) takes effect the resolution shall be a sufficient conveyance to vest the assets and liabilities in the transferee without any further assurance.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1610
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(10)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(10) The registration of a Cooperative Society shall stand cancelled and the Cooperative Society Shall be deemed to have been dissolved and shall cease to exist as a corporate body-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1620
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(10)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) when the whole of the assets and liabilities of such cooperative Society are transferred to another Cooperative Society, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1630
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(10)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) when such Cooperative Society divides itself into two or more Cooperative Societies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1640
        },
        {
            "number": "11",
            "title": "Section 11(11)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(11) Where two or more Cooperative Societies are amalgamate into a new Cooperative Society the registration of the Cooperative Societies so amalgamated shall stand cancelled and they shall be deemed to have been dissolved and shall cease to exist as corporate bodies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1650
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12. Promotion of subsidiary Organisation",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "12. Promotion of subsidiary Organisation.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1660
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Any Cooperative Society may, by a resolution passed at general meeting by a majority of members present having voting right, promote one or more subsidiary organisations for the furtherance of its stated objectives, and such organistion or organisations may be registered under any, law for the time being in force, as agreed to by the general body.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1670
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The annual reports and accounts of any such subsidiary organization shall be placed before the general meeting of the promoting Cooperative Society every year.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1680
        },
        {
            "number": "12",
            "title": "Section 12(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Any subsidiary organization created under-section (1) shall exist only as long as general body of the Cooperative Society deems its existence necessary.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1690
        },
        {
            "number": "13",
            "title": "Section 13. Creation of new organization with others",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "13. Creation of new organization with others.- Where the Collaboration between a Cooperative Society and any other organisation or organisation requires the creation of a new organisation, the new organisation may be registered as a company or a public society, a appropriate for the fulfillment of the objective with which it was created.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1700
        },
        {
            "number": "172",
            "title": "CHAPTER IV - CODE UNION & FEDERATION",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER IV",
            "content": "CHAPTER-IV\nUnion & Federation",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1710
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14. Cooperative Union/ Federations",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "14. Cooperative Union/ Federations.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1720
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) A Cooperative Union shall be registered in the State under this Act and it shall be known as the State Cooperative Union of Bihar. The Cooperative/Union shall be constituted consisting of the Cooperative Federations and such Cooperative Societies as are not the members of any Cooperative Federation.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1730
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Cooperative Federations consisting of Primary and Central Cooperative Societies having same nature of objects may be established and shall be eligible for registration under this Act:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1740
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 14(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that there shall be only one federation in the State for a class of primary and Central Cooperative Societies having same mature of objects.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1750
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) For servicing their constituents and in accordance with their bye-saws, Union/Federations may perform the following functions :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1760
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) safeguard the observance of the Cooperative principles,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1770
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) promote and organize Cooperative Societies and for this purpose frame model bye-laws and guide lines for framing various regulations and policies for consideration by Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1780
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) Provide Cooperative training, education and information and propagate Cooperative principles,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1790
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) undertake research and evaluation and assist in preparation of perspective development plans of member Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1800
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) promote harmonious relations between member Cooperative Societies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1810
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) help member Cooperative Society in the settlement of dispute among themselves and between a Cooperative Society and its members,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1820
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) represent the interests of member Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1830
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(h) undertake business services on behalf of its members,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1840
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) provide Cooperative and management development services to member Cooperative Societies including participation in board meetings where invited,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1850
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(j) to prepare a panel of auditors and ensure timely conduct of annual audit in member Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1860
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(k) ensure timely conduct of election in member Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1870
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(l)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) assist member Cooperative Societies in regular conduct of general meeting,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1880
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(m)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(m) evolve code of conduct for observance by member Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1890
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(n)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(n) evolve viability norms for member Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1900
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(o)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(o) provide legal aid and advice,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1910
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(p)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(p) assist member Cooperative Societies in organising self-help groups of people living in area,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1920
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(3)(q)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(q) provide any other services, at the behest of member Cooperative Societies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1930
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(4)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) (a) A federation may request the board of a member Cooperative Society to convene a general body meeting of its members and shall request the board to do so where at least ten percent of the members of the member Cooperative Societies have requested the federation to do so.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1940
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(4)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) The requisition shall contain the items to be included in the agenda and these shall be dealt with at the general body meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1950
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(4)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) The board of the member Cooperative Societies shall convene such a meeting thirty days of receipt of the requisition.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1960
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(4)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) Where a member Cooperative Society fails to convene a general meeting within thirty days of receipt of a requisition to do so by a Federation, the board of the Federation may themselves call such meeting for dealing with such items as included in the requisition.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1970
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(5)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) (a) General body of Federation shall consist of the delegates from the member Cooperative Societies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1980
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(5)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) The chair-person of a Cooperative Society shall ordinarily by the delegate of the next tier of Cooperative Society:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 1990
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 14(5)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that if the chair-person is unable to represent owing to illness or other unavoidable reasons, he may nominate the Chief Executive or any other member of the board to be the delegate.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2000
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(5)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) The delegate shall continue to represent his Cooperative Society in the next tier of Cooperative Society, Federation/ Union as long as he remains in office in the member Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2010
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) The Cooperative Union may-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2020
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(6)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) create and maintain the Cooperative education fund,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2030
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(6)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) represent the interest and welfare of all types of Cooperative societies at the district and State level.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2040
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(6)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) Promote new forms of Cooperative enterprise,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2050
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(6)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) undertake experimental projects towards the application of Cooperative ideology.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2060
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(6)(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) Liaison on half of and amongst Cooperative Societies, and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2070
        },
        {
            "number": "14",
            "title": "Section 14(6)(vi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vi) serve as a date bank on Cooperation,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2080
        },
        {
            "number": "210",
            "title": "CHAPTER V - MANAGEMENT OF FUNDS",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER V",
            "content": "CHAPTER-V\nMANAGEMENT OF FUNDS",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2090
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Section 15. Mobilisation of funds",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "15. Mobilisation of funds. A Cooperative Society may mobilize funds in the shape of share capital, deposits, loans and other contributions from its members to such extent and under such conditions as may be permissible under the bye-laws of the Cooperative Society:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2100
        },
        {
            "number": "15",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 15",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that at the time of dissolution of a Cooperative Society the amounts due to the members shall be settled only after settlement of due to others.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2110
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16. Restriction on borrowings",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "16. Restriction on borrowings.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2120
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) A Cooperative Society may mobilise debentures, deposits, raise loans and receive grants from external sources to such extent and under such conditions as may be specified in the bye-laws. Deposits and loans raised form external sources, however, shall at no time exceed ten times the sum of member funds and organisational reserves less accumulated deficit, if any.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2130
        },
        {
            "number": "16",
            "title": "Section 16(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) A Cooperative Society may accept funds/guarantees from the government of other financing institution for the fulfilment of its objectives on such terms and conditions as are mutually contracted, upon and such conditions may include the right of the government or other financier to nominate one expert on the board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2140
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17. Restriction on holding of equity",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "17. Restriction on holding of equity.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2150
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) No member in a primary Cooperative Society shall, at anytime, hold more than one-tenth of the paid up eqaity capital.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2160
        },
        {
            "number": "17",
            "title": "Section 17(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) No Cooperative Society shall accept funds from the government by way of equity.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2170
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18. Disposal of surplus",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "18. Disposal of surplus.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2180
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) In any year, a Cooperative Society shall, out of the surplus arising from transactions with members in that year, make deferred payment to members as patronage rebate, an amount not exceeding twenty-five percent of surplus and make payment of dividend on share capital not exceeding fifteen percent of surplus divided into the members according to their shares.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2190
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The balance surplus accruing from members and the entire surplus accruing from transactions with others, shall be utilized in the following manner:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2200
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) not less than twenty-five percent shall be transferred to a statutory reserve fund,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2210
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) not less than twenty percent shall be transferred to a reserve for meeting unforeseen losses,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2220
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) where the Cooperative Society is a member of the Cooperative Union, upto three percent may b transferred to a Cooperative Education Fund with the Cooperative Union,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2230
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) bonus shall be paid to employees in accordance with the decision of the general body,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2240
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) not less than five percent may be transferred towards a common good fund whose purpose is approved by the general body,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2250
        },
        {
            "number": "18",
            "title": "Section 18(2)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) not more than five percent may e paid as contribution for any purpose connected with the development of the Cooperative movement.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2260
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19. Management of Deficit",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "19. Management of Deficit.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2270
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Where a Cooperative Society is left with a deficit in any given year, the board shall place before the general body in the first following annual gen4eral meeting, a detailed report on the causes of deficit and the manner in which the deficit is proposed to be met.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2280
        },
        {
            "number": "19",
            "title": "Section 19(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The general body of the Cooperative Society shall decide to have the deficit covered by setting it off against the amounts available in the deficit cover fund, and/ or by debiting the deficit to the account of the members in proportion to the services they had availed or were expected avail of the Cooperative Society during the year.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2290
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20. Reserve and other funds",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "20. Reserve and other funds.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2300
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) A Cooperative Society may create statutory reserves and other funds for the promotion of the objects of the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2310
        },
        {
            "number": "20",
            "title": "Section 20(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Reserves and other funds shall be used for the purpose for which they were created when necessary but otherwise may be used in the business of the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2320
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21. Investment of funds outside the business",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "21. Investment of fund outside the business. Such of its funds as are not needed for us by a Cooperative Society may be invested or deposited outside its business-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2330
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) in any union/ federation of which it is a member,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2340
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) in a local Cooperative bank,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2350
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) in the equities of any other Cooperative Societies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2360
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) in any of the securities specified in section 20 of the Indian Trust Act, 1882,",
            "footnote": "2 of 1882",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2370
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) in the total Postal Savings Bank.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2380
        },
        {
            "number": "21",
            "title": "Section 21(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) in any of the non-speculative manner as provided in the bye-laws,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2390
        },
        {
            "number": "22",
            "title": "Section 22. Restriction on Contribution",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "22. Restriction on contribution. No Cooperative Society shall make a contribution either in money or in kind, either directly or indirectly to an organisation that has as an object the furtherance of the interests of a political party of any religious faith.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2400
        },
        {
            "number": "242",
            "title": "CHAPTER VI - MANAGEMENT",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER VI",
            "content": "CHAPTER-VI\nManagemet",
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            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2410
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23. Membership",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "23. Membership.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2420
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Any person, who needs the services of the Cooperative Society, accept the responsibilities of membership and fulfils such other Conditions as may be specified in the bye-laws of the Cooperative Society. May be admitted as a member:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2430
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 23(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provide that the Cooperative Society is in position to extend its services to the applicant and that the applicant is not already a member of a Cooperative Society registered under this Act, or the Bihar Cooperative Societies Act, 1935 providing the same or similar services.",
            "footnote": "6 of 1935",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2440
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Membership shall be available without any discrimination on grounds of sex.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2450
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Admission of members and removal from membership shall be made in accordance with the procedure specified in the bye-laws only by an elected board or by the general body where such an elected board does not exist for the time being.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2460
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) No Cooperative Society Shall, without Sufficient cause, refuse admission to any person duly qualified for membership under the bye-laws. Where admission is so refused, the decision with the reasons therefore shall be communicated to such applicant within fifteen days of the date of the decision or within thirty days from the date of application for membership, whichever is earlier;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2470
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 23(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provide that if no such decision is communicated within thirty days of applying for membership then the person shall be deemed to have been admitted as a member of the Cooperative Society on the thirty-first day.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2480
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) Where a person has of communication of such decision to the general body against the decision of the board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2490
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) Any applicant aggrieved by the decision of the general body may file a rev9ision within sixty days of communication of such decision before the Cooperative Tribunal.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2500
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Section 23(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(7) A person admitted as a member may exercise the rights of membership, including the right to vote, only on fulfilment of such conditions as may be laid down from time to time in the bye-laws:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2510
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 23(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provide that a person shall have been a member for at least one year before being eligible to exercise the right of vote:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2520
        },
        {
            "number": "23",
            "title": "Second Proviso to Section 23(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided further that the above proviso shall not apply to the promoter members in the first year of registration of a Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2530
        },
        {
            "number": "24",
            "title": "Section 24. Restriction on services to non-members",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "24. Restriction on services to non-members. A Cooperative Society's services shall ordinarily by available only to members unless otherwise provided in the bye-laws.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2540
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25. General Body",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "25. General Body.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2550
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and the bye-laws the ultimate authority of a Cooperative Society shall vest in its general body.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2560
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Where a Cooperative Society so desires, its bye-laws may provide for a representative general body drawn from the members to be constituted in such a manner and with such functions as specified in the byelaws.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2570
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 25(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the representative general body shall not have the right to amend the bye-law of the Cooperative Society except those in relation to which the bye-laws have delegated the power of amendment to the representative general body.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2580
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Subject to the provisions of the Act, and of the bye-laws the following matters shall be dealt with by the general body-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2590
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) election of directors of the board,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2600
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) removal of directors of the board and filling up of vacancies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2610
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) consideration of the annual report presented by the board for being filed with the Registrar,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2620
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) appointment and removal of statutory auditors and internal auditors,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2630
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) consideration of the auditor's report and audited statement of accounts for being filed with the Registrar,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2640
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) consideration of audit/special audit compliance report,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2650
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) report on action taken on inquiry report under section 36, if any,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2660
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(h) disposal of net surplus,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2670
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) review of operational deficit, if any,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2680
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(j) approval of the long term perspective plan and the annual operational plan,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2690
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(k) approval of the annual budget,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2700
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(l)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) creation of specific reserves and other funds.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2710
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(m)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(m) review of actual utilization of reserve and other funds,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2720
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(n)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(n) report on membership of the cooperative Society in other Cooperative Societies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2730
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(o)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(o) review of annual report and accounts of any subsidiary organisation,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2740
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(p)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(p) appeal of a person whose application for membership has been rejected or whose membership has been terminated by the board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2750
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(q)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(q) appointment, reconstitution and disbanding of the Representative General Body,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2760
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(r)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(r) remuneration payable to any Director or internal auditor in connection with his duties in that capacity or his attendance at related meeting,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2770
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(s)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(s) membership of the Cooperative Society in union/federation.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2780
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(t)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(t) Collaboration with other organisation,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2790
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(u)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(u) amendment of bye-law,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2800
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) formulation of code of conduct for the Directors and office, bearers,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2810
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(w)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(w) note of admission and termination of members,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2820
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(x)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(x) dissolution of the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2830
        },
        {
            "number": "25",
            "title": "Section 25(3)(y)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(y) such other functions specified in the bye-saws.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2840
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26. Board",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "26. Board.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2850
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The general body of a Cooperative Society shall constitute a board in accordance with the bye-laws.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2860
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The size of the board shall be in accordance with the bye-laws. Chief Executive shall be an ex-officio member of the board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2870
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) In addition to such criteria as may be specified in the bye-laws, a person shall be ineligible for being chosen as a director, if he-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2880
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(3)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) has at any time lost the right to vote as a member as specified in the bye-laws,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2890
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(3)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) loses the right to continue as member as specified in the bye-laws or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2900
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(3)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) incurs any other disqualification specified in the bye-laws.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2910
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) In addition to such criteria as may be specified in the bye-laws a person shall cease to be a director if the incurs any of the disqualifications specified in sub-section (3), or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2920
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(4)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) absents himself from three consecutive board meetings without leave of absence.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2930
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(4)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) absents himself from three consecutive general body meeting without leave of absence, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2940
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(4)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) is penalized under this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2950
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) In addition to such criteria as be specified in the bye-laws, the directors of the board shall incur disqualification for a period of five year for being chosen as directors and shall be ineligible to continue as directors of any Cooperative Society if during their term as directors of a Cooperative Society-",
            "footnote": "Act 9 of 2002",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2960
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(5)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) they did not conduct elections within the time specified in the bye-laws and before the expiry of their term.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2970
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(5)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) they did not conduct annual general body meeting within four months of closure of the Cooperative's accounting year or a requisitioned meeting of the general body, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2980
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(5)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) the did not place the audited accounts for the preceding financial year along with the reports of the auditors before the general body at its annual general meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 2990
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) In order to be eligible for being chosen as a director of the board of a Cooperative Society which has been inexistence for more than two years, a member-",
            "footnote": "Act 9 of 2002",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3000
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(6)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) shall have been a voting member of the Cooperative society for at least two years immediately preceding the year of election.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3010
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(6)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) shall have attended two general body meeting of the Cooperative Society immediately preceding the elections, and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3020
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(7) Every director and employee of a Cooperative Society while exercising his powers and discharging his duties shall-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3030
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(7)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) act honestly and in good faith and in the best interests of the Cooperative Society, and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3040
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(7)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) exercise such due care, diligence and skill as a reasonably person would exercise in similar circumstances.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3050
        },
        {
            "number": "26",
            "title": "Section 26(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(8) A director or employee who is guilty of misappropriation, breach of trust or any other omission or commission resulting in loss to the Cooperative Society, shall be personally liable to make good that loss, without prejudice to such criminal action to which he is liable under the law.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3060
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27. Powers and functions of the board",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "27. Powers and functions of the board.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3070
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The board shall in accordance with the bye-laws, be the authority to-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3080
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) admit and terminate membership.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3090
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) elect the chair-person and other office-bearers,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3100
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) remove form office the chair-person and other office bearers.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3110
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) appoint and remove the chief executive.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3120
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) fix staff strength,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3130
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) frame policies concerning",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3140
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(f)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) organisation and provision of services to members,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3150
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(f)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) qualifications, recruitment, service conditions and other matters related to its employees.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3160
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(f)(iii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iii) mode of custody and investment of funds,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3170
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(f)(iv)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(iv) manner of keeping accounts,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3180
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(f)(v)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(v) mobilization, utilization and investment of various funds,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3190
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(f)(vi)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vi) monitoring and management of information system including statutory returns to be filed,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3200
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(f)(vii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(vii) such other subjects and matters necessary for the effective performance of the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3210
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) place the annual report, annual financial statements, annual plan and budget for the approval of the general body,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3220
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(h) consider audit and compliance reports and place these before the general body.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3230
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) review membership in other Cooperative Societies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3240
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(1)(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(j) undertake such other functions as delegated by the general body.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3250
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The chair-person shall be elected by the board from among the elected members and shall, in accordance with the bye-law-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3260
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) preside at meetings of the board and the general body meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3270
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) have a second vote in the event of equality of votes on any matter being decided upon by the board except in matter of election.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3280
        },
        {
            "number": "27",
            "title": "Section 27(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) exercise such other powers as delegated by the board specified in the policies framed or resolutions adopted by the board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3290
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Section 28. Term of office",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "28. Term of office. The term of office of the director of the board, or where the bye-laws provide for retirement of directors by rotation, the term of office of the individual director, shall be for such period as specified in the bye-laws but shall not exceed five years form the date of assumption of office:",
            "footnote": "Act 9 of 2002",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3300
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 28",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the term of office can be terminated by the general body at is meeting by a majority of members with right of vote;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3310
        },
        {
            "number": "28",
            "title": "Second Proviso to Section 28",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided further that the first board shall not exceed twelve months from the date of registration of the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3320
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29. Elections",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "29. Elections.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3330
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The conduct of elections to the board of a Cooperative Society shall be responsibility of the incumbent board.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3340
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Election shall be conducted in the manner specified in the bye-laws before the term of office of the outgoing directors comes to an end.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3350
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The election of the directors shall take place at the general body meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3360
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) The directors shall hold office for the period specified in the bye-laws and for which they were elected and the newly elected directors shall assume office on completion of the period of the outgoing directors or the cessation of the period as the case may be.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3370
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) The director shall if the-laws so permit, be eligible for re-election:",
            "footnote": "Act 9 of 2002",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3380
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) Where the number of nominees exceeds the number of directors to be elected. the election of directors shall be by secret ballot.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3390
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(7) Where a board does not take necessary steps to conduct elections before the expiry of the terms of the directors, or where there are no directors remaining on the board, a minimum of five percent of total members of the Cooperative Society may jointly convene a general meeting of the members, for appointing an ad-hoc board for the specific purpose of conduction elections.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3400
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(8) The term of ad-hoc board so appointed shall not exceed three months.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3410
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(9)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(9) If an ad-hoc board is not constituted in accordance with sub-section (7), it shall be duty of the federation to inform the Registrar.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3420
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(10)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(10) The Registrar on the report of the federation under sub-section (9) may suo moto convene a general meeting for appointing another ad-hoard for the specified purpose of conduction elections.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3430
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(11)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(11) The term of the ad-hoc board appointed under sub-section (10) shall not exceed one month and this ad-hoc board shall cease to function as soon as a regular board is elected in accordance with the bye-laws.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3440
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(12)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(12) The cost of conduction elections shall be borne by the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3450
        },
        {
            "number": "29",
            "title": "Section 29(13)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(13) Where there is vacancy on the board and where there is not a quorum of directors due to such vacancy the remaining directors shall call a general meeting for the purpose of electing members to fill any vacancies for the remaining period, if the remaining period is over six months.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3460
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30. Meetings",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "30. Meetings.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3470
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The bye-laws of a Cooperative Society shall specify the frequency of and manner in which board meetings and general body meeting shall be hold, so however the board shall meet at least once in every three months and the genera body shall meet atleast once a year.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3480
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The board shall also convene a general meeting within thirty days of receipt of a requisition for convening a meeting signed by atleast one-tenth of members of the Cooperative Society and any such requisition shall contain the proposed agenda and the reasons why the meeting is felt necessary.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3490
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Where the board fails to convene the annual or requisitioned general meeting within due time, it shall be competent for the Registrar to convene the requisitioned or annual general meetings as the case may be.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3500
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) Every Cooperative Society shall record in the minute's book minutes of all proceedings of every general meeting and of every meeting of its board of directors.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3510
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) Such minutes shall be communicated to all persons invited for the meeting within thirty days of the conclusion of the meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3520
        },
        {
            "number": "30",
            "title": "Section 30(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) The minutes so recorded shall be signed by the person who chaired the said meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3530
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31. Staff",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "31. Staff.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3540
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) All staff of the Cooperative Society shall be the employees of the Cooperative Society and shall be fully accountable to the Cooperative Society and be appointed, removed and function in accordance with such service conditions as may be framed by the board:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3550
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 31(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that a Cooperative Society may take personnel on deputation from other agencies on such terms as are mutually agreed upon.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3560
        },
        {
            "number": "31",
            "title": "Section 31(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) An officer of the government shall not either during the course of his service with the government or for a period of three years thereafter, serve in any capacity with any Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3570
        },
        {
            "number": "359",
            "title": "CHAPTER VII - INFORMATION",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER VII",
            "content": "CHAPTER - VII\nINFORMATION",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3580
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32. Accounts and records to be maintained",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "32. Accounts and records to be maintained.-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3590
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Every Cooperative Society shall keep at its registered office the following accounts and records :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3600
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) a copy of this Act with amendments made from time to time,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3610
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) the minutes book,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3620
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) registration certificate and a copy of the registered bye-laws and for the amendments registered from time to time with date of amendment.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3630
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) a copy of the authenticated bye-laws of the federation/union of which it is a member and for each of its member Cooperative Societies.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3640
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) account of all sums of money received and expended by the Cooperative Society and their respective purposes.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3650
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) account of all purchases and sales of goods by the Cooperative Society,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3660
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) account of the assets and liabilities of the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3670
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(h)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(h) a register showing total membership and the memberwise use of various services,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3680
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) a list of members with voting rights for the current year updated within thirty days of closure of the financial year,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3690
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(j)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(j) copies of the board policies,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3700
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(k)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(k) annual report, audit report, special audit report and their compliances.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3710
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(l)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) copies of other laws and regulations to which the Cooperative Society is subject,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3720
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(1)(m)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(m) such other documents as are relevant to the functioning of the society:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3730
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 32(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that where a Cooperative Society has branch offices, accounts and records related to the branch, shall be available at the registered office for any period within twenty five days of the end of the financial year.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3740
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Copies of this Act, bye-laws, minutes book, voter's and such accounts as related to a member shall be made available to any member during business hours at a fee to be decided by the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3750
        },
        {
            "number": "32",
            "title": "Section 32(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The books of accounts of every Cooperative Society together with supporting records and vouchers shall be preserved for such period as may be provided in the bye-laws subject to any other laws for the time being in force.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3760
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33. Audit",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "33. Audit.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3770
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) A Cooperative Society shall get it's a accounts audited by an auditor selected from the panel prepared by federation. Such Auditor shall either be a Chartered Accountant within the meaning of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 or form the office of the Registrar. The panel shall also be maintained by the office of the Registrar. Where there is no union/federation such auditor shall be selected from the panel maintained by the Registrar.",
            "footnote": "38 of 1949",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3780
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The auditor's report in addition to the report on the accounts of the Cooperative Society shall also contain report on the attendance at meeting by directors, loans and advances sanctioned to or the business done with the Cooperative Society by the directors, expenditure of board meetings, remuneration pain to directors, expenses reimbursed to directors, expenditure on education and training for members, staff, directors and others.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3790
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) It shall be the duty of the board to ensure that annual financial statements are prepared and present for audit within forty-five days of closure of the financial year.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3800
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) The remuneration of an auditor may be fixed by the board and placed before the general body at its next meeting, for information.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3810
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) The general body of federation may at a special meeting remove an auditor from office by a resolution passed by a majority of the members present and voting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3820
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(6)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(6) The auditor shall be given notice of every general meeting and will be entitled to attend the meeting.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3830
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(7)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(7) Upon the demand of the auditor of a Cooperative Society the present or former office-bearers, board members or employees of the Cooperative Society shall furnish-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3840
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(7)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) such information and explanation, as may be considered necessary, and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3850
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(7)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) each of the record, documents, books accounts and vouchers of the Cooperative Society as are, in the opinion of the auditor, necessary to enable him to make the examination and report.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3860
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(8)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(8) Where a Cooperative Society fails to get its annual account audited when due, it shall be the responsibility of the Cooperative Union/ Federation to get the accounts of the Cooperative Society audited within a period of ninety days from the date when the audit was due.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3870
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(9)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(9) The cost of conducting such audit shall be borne by the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3880
        },
        {
            "number": "33",
            "title": "Section 33(10)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(10) If the Cooperative Union/Federation is unable to get the audit of the Cooperative Society conducted for any reason, the Registrar shall get the accounts of the Cooperative Society audited.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3890
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34. Special Audit",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "34. Special Audit.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3900
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) A Cooperative Society dealing with funds from the Government or other external individual or institution may be subject to a special audit initiated y the Registrar.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3910
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The cost of the special audit under sub-section (1) shall be met by the creditor:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3920
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 34(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that where the special audit reveals serious mismanagement in the Cooperative Society, such costs may be recovered from the Cooperative Society or the persons responsible for the mismanagement.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3930
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Every special audit shall be completed and the report submitted to the Registrar within one hundred and twenty days of its commencement.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3940
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) The special audit report shall contain a statement of :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3950
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(4)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) every payment which appears to the auditor to be contrary to law,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3960
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(4)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) the amount of any deficiency, waste or loss which appears to have been caused by the gross negligence or misconduct of any person in the performance of duties,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3970
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(4)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) the amount of any sum received which ought to have been accounted for but is not brought into account by any person, and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3980
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(4)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) any material impropriety or irregularity which he may observe in the expenditure or in the recovery of money due.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 3990
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) The Registrar shall, within a period of thirty days from the date of the receipt of the special audit report copies of the same to",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4000
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(5)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) the applicant creditor,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4010
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(5)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) the Cooperative Society concerned, and",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4020
        },
        {
            "number": "34",
            "title": "Section 34(5)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) the Cooperative Tribunal where necessary.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4030
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35. Filing of Returns",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "35. Filing of Returns. Every Cooperative Society within five months of the close of the year shall file the following information with the Registrar:-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4040
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) annual report of activities.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4050
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) audited statements of accounts.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4060
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) plan for surplus disposal as approved by the general body.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4070
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) list of names of directors and their terms of office,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4080
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) list of amendments to the bye-laws of the Cooperative Society,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4090
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) compliance report relating to audit/ special audit/enquiry.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4100
        },
        {
            "number": "35",
            "title": "Section 35(g)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(g) declaration regarding date of holding of general body meeting and conduct of elections where due,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4110
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36. Enquiry",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "36. Enquiry.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4120
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) Every Cooperative Society shall furnish any relevant information required by the Registrar in order to enable him to satisfy whether the Cooperative Society has conducted its affairs in accordance with the Cooperative Principles and the provisions of this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4130
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Registrar may, of his own motion, and shall on the application, of union/ federation to which the Cooperative Society concerned it affiliated, or of a creditor to whom the Cooperative Society is indebted or of not less than one-third of the directors, or of not less than ten percent of the members, hold an enquiry or cause an enquiry to made into the specific matter or matters relating to any gross violation of any of the provisions of this Act by the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4140
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The Registrar shall order an enquiry only after the receipt of the fee, from the applicant or applicants, deemed sufficient to meet the costs of the enquiry to be conducted.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4150
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) The enquiry shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of ordering the enquiry.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4160
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(5)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(5) The Registrar shall within a period of one month from the date of completion of enquiry, communicate the report of the enquiry-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4170
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(5)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) to the Cooperative Society concerned,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4180
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(5)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) to the applicant person designated by the applicant to receive such a report.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4190
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(5)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) to any member of a Cooperative Society, to any Federation of which the Cooperative Society is a member, to any creditor on payment of fee specified by the Registrar,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4200
        },
        {
            "number": "36",
            "title": "Section 36(5)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) to the Cooperative Tribunal.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4210
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37. Power to summon and examine persons and documents",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "37. Power to summon and examine persons and documents.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4220
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) The person authorised to conduct special audit under section 34 or enquiry under section 36 shall give the concerned Cooperative Society, not less than fifteen days notice in writing of the date on which he proposes to commence the special audit or enquiry:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4230
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 37(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that for special reasons to be recorded in writing, he may give a shorter notice than fifteen days of commence a special audit or enquiry on the authority of the Registrar without such notice.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4240
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) For the purpose of any special audit or enquiry under this Act, the person conducting such audit or enquiry may -",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4250
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(2)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) require in writing the chair-person or other authority concerned to produce at the head office of the Cooperative Society such receipts, vouchers, statements, returns, correspondence, notice or any other documents as he may consider for purpose of special audit or enquiry:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4260
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(2)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) require in writing,",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4270
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(2)(b)(i)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(i) any employee of the Cooperative Society or other authority accountable for or having custody or control or such receipts, vouchers, statements, returns correspondence, notes or other documents, to appear in person or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4280
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(2)(b)(ii)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(ii) any person having directly or indirectly any share or interest in any contract with the Cooperative Society to appear in person or by an authorized agent, before him at the head office of the Cooperative Society and answer any question or sign a declaration with respect hereto:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4290
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(2)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) In the event of an explanation being required from the chair-person or any other authority concerned invite him in writhing specifying the points on which his explanation is required to meet him at the head office of the Cooperative Society; or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4300
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(2)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) exercise such other powers as can be reasonably said to be necessary or the purposes of this section.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4310
        },
        {
            "number": "37",
            "title": "Section 37(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) The person conducting special audit or compliance of the provisions period of not less than seven days for the purpose of compliance of the provisions of sub-section (2), and such compliance shall be mandatory on the persons required to provide information under sub-section (2).",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4320
        },
        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "Section 38. Action on Special Audit or Enquiry Report",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "38. Action on Special Audit or Enquiry Report. On communication of a special audit report under section 34 or an enquiry report under section 36 to the persons concerned the Registrar may, where the special audit or enquiry report reveal mismanagement on the part of any or all of the office-bearers or directors, without prejudice to any civil or criminal proceeding to which they may be liable-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4330
        },
        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "Section 38(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) direct the board to convene a general body meeting within such reasonable time as he may specify to enable him to bring to the notice or the general bode, either directly or through his nominee, the findings of special audit or enquiry report, for necessary action; or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4340
        },
        {
            "number": "38",
            "title": "Section 38(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) make a prayer to the Cooperative Tribunal for necessary action.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4350
        },
        {
            "number": "437",
            "title": "CHAPTER VIII - SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER VIII",
            "content": "CHAPTER VIII\nSETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4360
        },
        {
            "number": "39",
            "title": "Section 39. Constitution of Cooperative Tribunals",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "39. Constitution of Cooperative Tribunals. Subject to such rules as may be prescribed the State Government shall, by a notification published in the Official Gazette. constitute as may Cooperative Tribunals as may be necessary, for such area of areas as many be specified the notification, consisting of one or more members to exercise all the powers and perform all the functions conferred on or assigned to such Tribunals by or under this Act.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4370
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40. Settlement of disputes",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "40. Settlement of disputes. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force, if any dispute touching the constitution, management or business of a Cooperative Society arises-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4380
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) among members, past members and persons claiming through members, past members and deceased members, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4390
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) between a member, past member or a person claiming through a member, past member or deceased member and the Cooperative Society, its board or any officer, agent or employee of the Cooperative Society, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4400
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(1)(c)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(c) between the Co-operative Society or its board and past board, director, office-bearer, or the nominee, heirs or legal representatives of any deceased director, deceased office-bearer of the Cooperative Society, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4410
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(1)(d)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(d) between the Cooperative Society and other Cooperative Society, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4420
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(1)(e)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(e) between the promoters of a Cooperative Society and the Registrar, or a Cooperative Society and the Registrar, or",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4430
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(1)(f)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(f) between a Cooperative Society and liquidator of another Cooperative Society or between the liquidators of more Cooperative Societies, Such disputes may be referred to Cooperative Tribunal for decision:",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4440
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 40(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that no dispute shall be referred under this section to the Cooperative Tribunal unless the disputing parties exhausted all remedies that may be available in the bye-laws for the settlement of disputes.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4450
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) Any dispute relating to elections held to a Cooperative Society may be referred to the Cooperative Tribunal for decision.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4460
        },
        {
            "number": "40",
            "title": "Section 40(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Any appeal against a decision of the Tribunal shall lie before the High Court within sixty days of the date of order.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4470
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41. Power of the Tribunal to order recovery",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "41. Power of the Tribunal to order recovery.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4480
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(1) A member, director of chair-person of the Cooperative Society may and the Registrar shall file a copy of the report of the auditor or the special auditor or the enquiry officer, before the Tribunal with an application for necessary action against the person on account of whose conduct the Cooperative Society has incurred loss. The Tribunal may on the basis of such report disallow every item of expenditure incurred contrary to law and order recovery of the same form the person held responsible in the said report for any deficiency, loss or unprofitable outlay occasioned by his negligence or misconduct or of any such amount which ought to have been accounted but is not brought into account by that person and shall, in every such case, specify the amount liable to be paid by such person to the Cooperative Society.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4490
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Explanation to Section 41(1)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Explanation. It shall not be open to any person whose negligence or misconduct has caused or contributed to any such deficiency or loss, to contend that notwithstanding his negligence or misconduct the deficiency or loss would not have occurred, but for the negligence or misconduct of some other person.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4500
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(2) The Tribunal shall state in writing the reasons for its decision in respect of every disallowance, surcharge and a copy of such decision shall be served on the person against whom it is made in the manner laid down for the service of summons in the code of Civil Procedure, 1908:",
            "footnote": "5 of 1908",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4510
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Proviso to Section 41(2)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "Provided that the Tribunal shall not pass any order of recovery under this section unless the person against whom any such order is passed has had an opportunity of making a representation either by himself or through the counsel.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4520
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41(3)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(3) Any person aggrieved by an order passed under this section may, within sixty days after the date of service on him of the order by the Tribunal, file an appeal against such order in the High court.",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4530
        },
        {
            "number": "41",
            "title": "Section 41(4)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(4) The order passed by the Tribunal or the High Court shall be executed in the same manner as a decree of a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.",
            "footnote": "5 of 1908",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4540
        },
        {
            "number": "456",
            "title": "CHAPTER IX - OFFENCES AND PENALTIES",
            "chapter": "CHAPTER IX",
            "content": "CHAPTER IX\nOFFENCES AND PENALTIES",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4550
        },
        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "Section 42. Offences and penalties",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "42. Offences and penalties. (1) It shall be an offence under this Act, if a Cooperative Society :-",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4560
        },
        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "Section 42(1)(a)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(a) fails to give a notice, send a return or document or fails to do or allows to be done any act which a Cooperative Society is by this Act or under its bye-laws required to give, send, do or allow to be done;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4570
        },
        {
            "number": "42",
            "title": "Section 42(1)(b)",
            "chapter": null,
            "content": "(b) willfully neglects or refuses to do an act or to furnish information required for the purposes of this Act or does an act forbidden by this Act, or the bye- laws;",
            "footnote": "",
            "is_definition": false,
            "sort_order": 4580
        }
    ],
    "metadata": {
        "Act ID": "199702",
        "Act Number": "2",
        "Enactment Date": "1997-01-01",
        "Act Year": "1997",
        "Short Title": "The Bihar Self-Supporting Cooperative Societies Act, 1996",
        "Department": "Department of Cooperation, Government of Bihar",
        "Type": "STATE",
        "Location": "Bihar"
    },
    "updated_at": "2026-09-29 21:52:24"
}
THE BIHAR SELF-SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES ACT, 1996

Sections

An ACT

CHAPTER I - PRELIMINARY

Section 1. Short title, extent and commencement

Section 1(1)

Section 1(2)

Section 1(3)

Section 2. Definitions

Section 2(a)

Section 2(b)

Section 2(c)

Section 2(d)

Section 2(e)

Section 2(f)

Section 2(g)

Section 2(h)

Section 2(i)

Section 2(j)

Section 2(k)

Section 2(k)(i)

Section 2(k)(ii)

Section 2(k)(iii)

Section 2(k)(iv)

Section 2(l)

Section 2(m)

Section 2(n)

Section 2(o)

Section 2(p)

CHAPTER II - COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES

Section 3. Cooperative Principles

Section 3(a)

Section 3(b)

Section 3(c)

Section 3(c)(i)

Section 3(c)(ii)

Section 3(c)(iii)

Section 3(d)

Section 3(e)

Section 4. Organisations which may be registered

Proviso to Section 4

Section 5. Application for registration

Section 5(1)(i)

Section 5(1)(ii)

Section 5(1)(iii)

Section 5(1)(iv)

Section 5(1)(v)

Section 5(1)(vi)

Section 5(2)

Section 5(3)

Section 5(3)(a)

Section 5(3)(b)

Section 5(3)(c)

Section 5(3)(d)

Section 5(3)(e)

Section 5(3)(f)

Section 5(4)

Section 5(4)(a)

Section 5(4)(b)

Section 5(5)

Section 5(6)

Section 5(7)

Proviso to Section 5(7)

Section 6. Cooperative Society to be a body corporate

Section 6(1)

Section 6(2)

Section 6(3)

Section 7. Display of name

Section 7(1)

Section 7(1)(a)

Section 7(1)(b)

Section 7(1)(c)

Section 7(1)(d)

Section 7(2)

Section 8. Appointment of Registrar

Section 8(1)

Section 8(2)

Section 8(3)

CHAPTER III - BYE-LAWS

Section 9. Bye-Laws
