Section 29 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002
No person shall be eligible for being a member of a multi-State co-operative society if--
- (a)his business is in conflict or competitive with the business of such multi-State co-operative society; or
- (b)he used for two consecutive years the services below the minimum level specified in the byelaws; or
- (c)he has not attended three consecutive general meetings of the multi-State co-operative society and such absence has not been condoned by the members in the general meeting; or
- (d)he has made any default in payment of any amount to be paid to the multi-State co-operative society under the bye-laws of such society.
Summary
- A person is disqualified from being a member if their personal business competes with or conflicts with the co-operative's business.
- Failing to use the co-operative's minimum level of products or services for two consecutive years results in disqualification.
- Missing three consecutive general meetings without having the absence condoned, meaning formally excused by the members, causes disqualification.
- Defaulting on any payment due to the co-operative under its rules also disqualifies the person from membership.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. How many missed meetings lead to disqualification under Section 29 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?
Under Section 29 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, a member is disqualified if they fail to attend three consecutive general meetings without their absence being condoned by the general body.
2. Does a business conflict disqualify a member under Section 29 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?
Yes, under Section 29 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, a person is ineligible to be a member if their business is in conflict or competitive with the business of the society.
3. What is the time limit for non-use of services before disqualification under Section 29 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?
According to Section 29 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, a member is disqualified if they fail to use the minimum level of products or services for two consecutive years.
4. Does unpaid debt to the society cause disqualification under Section 29 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?
Yes, Section 29 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 disqualifies any member who has defaulted in paying any amount due to the co-operative under its bye-laws.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 29 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, a member is disqualified if they fail to use the minimum level of products or services for how long?
Q2.Under Section 29 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, how can a member avoid disqualification after missing three consecutive general meetings?
Q3.Under Section 29 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, what type of personal business makes a member ineligible?
Q4.Under Section 29 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, what is the consequence of defaulting on a payment due under the bye-laws?
Q5.Under Section 28 and Section 29 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, what happens if a member fails to use the minimum level of services for a single year?