Section 45F of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002
1[45F. Restriction of reemployment.--The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Member of the Authority, on ceasing to hold office shall not, for a period of two years, accept any employment (including as consultant or otherwise) in any co-operative society: Provided that nothing contained in this section shall apply to any employment under the Central Government or in any State Government or any Corporation established by or under any Central or State Act or a Government Company as defined under clause (45) of section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013).]
Summary
- It restricts retired or former leaders of the Co-operative Election Authority from taking immediate jobs in co-operative societies.
- It bars the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members from accepting any employment, including consulting roles, in any co-operative society for two years after leaving office.
- It permits these former officials to accept jobs under the Central Government, State Governments, government corporations, or government companies.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the restriction on post-retirement employment for officials under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?
Under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Members of the Co-operative Election Authority are banned from accepting any employment, including consulting roles, in any co-operative society for a period of two years after they stop holding office.
2. Can a former Chairperson of the Authority work for a government company under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?
Yes, under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, the restriction on employment does not apply to any job under the Central Government, any State Government, any corporation established under a Central or State Act, or a government company as defined under the Companies Act, 2013.
3. Does the employment ban under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 include working as an independent consultant?
Yes, Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 explicitly states that the restriction of two years covers any employment, including working as a consultant or in any other capacity, within any co-operative society.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, for how long is a retired Chairperson of the Co-operative Election Authority restricted from accepting employment in any co-operative society?
Q2.Under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, which of the following organizations can a retired Member of the Authority join immediately after leaving office?
Q3.Under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, the restriction on post-office employment applies to which of the following roles?
Q4.Under Section 45F of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, which specified Act defines the "Government Company" that is exempt from the reemployment restriction?