| (a) | - | that the application complies with the provisions of this Act and the rules; |
| (b) | - | that the proposed multi-State co-operative society satisfies the basic criterion that its objects are to serve the interests of members in more than one State; |
| (c) | - | that its bye-laws provide for social and economic betterment of its members through self-help and mutual aid in accordance with the co-operative principles; |
| (d) | - | that the proposed bye-laws are not contrary to the provisions of this Act and the rules, |