Section 28 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002
No member of a multi-State cooperative society shall exercise the rights of a member, unless he has made the payment to the society in respect of membership, or has acquired such interest in the society, as may be specified in the bye-laws.
Summary
- Members of a multi-state co-operative cannot use their membership rights unless they have paid all outstanding dues.
- These dues include basic membership fees or any other payments required by the society's rules.
- Alternatively, members must have used the minimum level of products or services specified in the rules to exercise their rights.
- Members can also exercise rights once they have acquired the specific financial interest in the society required by its rules.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a member vote if they have unpaid membership fees under Section 28 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?
No, under Section 28 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, a member cannot exercise any rights of a member unless they have paid all dues including membership payments.
2. What does Section 28 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 require regarding minimum product usage?
Section 28 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 states that a member must either pay their dues or have availed of the minimum level of products or services specified in the society's bye-laws to exercise their rights.
3. Can a society's rules set additional conditions before a member can use their rights under Section 28 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?
Yes, Section 28 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 allows societies to specify in their bye-laws that a member must acquire a certain level of interest in the society before exercising their rights.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 28 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, what must a member do before they can exercise their rights?
Q2.Under Section 28 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, besides paying dues, what alternative condition can a society's rules specify for exercising rights?
Q3.Under Section 28 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, what happens to a member's rights if they fail to acquire the required financial interest specified in the bye-laws?
Q4.Under Section 28 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, how does this rule interact with Section 29 regarding disqualification for defaulting on payments?