The members are admitted into the Society after complying with the relevant provisions of
Multi-State Cooperative
Societies Act, 2002 along with rules made there-under as well as the bye-laws of the Society.
Who may become Members ?
- Any person, competent to contract under Sec. 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 who resides
or is gainfully engaged in any occupation within the area of operation of the Society and
genuinely needs the services provided by the Society and whose interest does not conflict
with the interest of the Society and who is not prohibited by any provision of the Act and
Rules, can become the regular member of Society.
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Any multi – state co-operative society or any co-operative society.
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No person shall exercise rights of membership unless he has made such payments to the
Society in respect of membership or acquired such interest in the Society or has defaulted
as per these Bye-laws.
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No person shall be eligible for admission as a member if he/she-
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Has not attained the age of 18 years.
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Has been adjudged by a competent court to be an insolvent or insolvency proceedings have
been initiated by any of his creditors. Has been sentenced for any offence, other than
offence of a political character or an offence not involving moral turpitude and dishonesty
and a period of five years has not elapsed from the date of expiry of the sentence.
Conditions For Regular Membership
A person will be enrolled as regular member upon fulfilling the following conditions:
- Application is made in writing in the prescribed format.
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He has acquired at least one share.
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Fulfilled all other conditions laid down in the Act, rules and bye-laws of the society.
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The Board of Directors of the Society approves the application to admit as a member.