Multi-State Co-Operative Societies Act, 2002

Inquiry by Central Registrar.

78. (1) The Central Registrar may, on a request from a federal co-operative to which a multi-State co-operative society is affiliated or a creditor or not less than one-third of the members of the board or not less than one-fifth of the total number of members of a multi-State co-operative society hold an inquiry or direct some person authorised by him by order in writing in this behalf to hold an inquiry into the constitution, working and financial condition of a multi-State co-operative society:

Provided that no inquiry under this sub-section shall be held unless a notice of not less than fifteen days has been given to the multi-State co-operative society.

[(1A) If the Central Registrar is satisfied on the basis of information available with him or furnished to him by a Government agency, that the business of a multi-State co-operative society is being carried on for a fraudulent or unlawful purpose, he may, after informing the multi-State co-operative society of the allegations made against it, by a written order, call on the multi-State co-operative society to furnish in writing any information or explanation, with the endorsement of the board of the society, on matters contained in such order within the time specified therein:

Provided that if the Central Registrar is not satisfied with the explanation of the society, he shall either himself or through an office or agency authorised by him, conduct inquiry into the constitution, working and financial condition of the society.

(1B) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, the Central Registrar shall, either suo motu or through an officer or agency authorised by him, conduct inquiry into the constitution, working and financial condition of any multi-State co-operative society, once in such period as may be determined by the Central Government.] .... To read the full section download the app from Google Play store