Section 9 of The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912
If the Registrar is satisfied that a society has complied with the provisions of this Act and the rules and that its proposed by-laws are not contrary to the Act or to the rules, he may, if he thinks fit, register the society and its by-laws.
Summary
- This provision grants the Registrar the final authority to officially register a society and its rules.
- The Registrar must first be satisfied that the society has followed all provisions of the Act and rules.
- The Registrar must ensure the proposed rules of the society do not contradict the law.
- Even if all conditions are met, the Registrar still has the personal discretion to decide whether or not to register the society.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who decides if a society can get registered under Section 9 of The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912?
Under Section 9 of The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, the Registrar is the person who decides if a society gets registered.
2. What does the Registrar check before registering a group under Section 9 of the 1912 co-operative law?
According to Section 9 of the 1912 co-operative law, the Registrar checks two main things. First, they make sure the society has followed the provisions of the Act and its rules. Second, they check that the society's proposed by-laws (its own internal rules) do not go against the Act or its rules.
3. Does the Registrar have to register my group under Section 9 of the co-op societies act if we follow all the requirements?
No, the Registrar does not have to register your group automatically under Section 9 of the co-op societies act. The law says the Registrar may register the society and its by-laws only if they think it is fit to do so.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 9 of The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, what must the Registrar be satisfied about regarding the society's proposed by-laws before registering them?
Q2.Which phrase in Section 9 of The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 shows that the Registrar has discretionary power rather than an absolute duty to register every valid application?
Q3.Under Section 9 of The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, when a society is successfully approved, what is officially registered?
Q4.According to Section 9 of The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, what condition relates to the broader legal framework before a society can be registered?