Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act 2001 Rules
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What are these rules called?

  • The Rajasthan Societies Act Rules, 2003
  • The Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Rules, 2003 (correct)
  • The Rajasthan Agricultural Rules, 2003
  • The Societies Marketing Rules, 2003

Under which section of the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001, are these rules made?

  • Section 12
  • Section 3
  • Section 123 (correct)
  • Section 23

To which area do these rules apply?

  • Specific districts within Rajasthan
  • The whole of the State of Rajasthan (correct)
  • Cities with Co-operative Societies
  • The whole of India

When did these rules come into effect?

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In the context of these rules, what does 'Act' refer to?

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If a word is used in these rules but not defined, where can its meaning be found?

<p>In the Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum total annual income for rural families to be considered part of the "weaker section"?

<p>Rupees eleven thousand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a criterion for agriculturists to be included in the "weaker section"?

<p>Owning or cultivating not more than one standard acre of land (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is explicitly mentioned as belonging to the "weaker section"?

<p>Landless agricultural labor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides agriculturists, who else engaged in activities related to agriculture can be considered part of the weaker section?

<p>Milk production and poultry farming workers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many copies of the proposed bye-laws of the society must accompany the application for registration?

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What document from a co-operative bank is required for society registration?

<p>A certificate stating the credit balance in favor of the proposed society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What additional document is specifically required from a Service Co-operative Society during registration?

<p>A list of the members of the weaker section as per rule (3) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a corporate body do when applying for society registration?

<p>Authorize someone to sign the application. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What detail must applicants provide when presenting the application for registration?

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What does the Registering Authority do upon receiving a registration application?

<p>Enters the application details in a register. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Registrar required to do after registering a society?

<p>Grant a registration certificate to the society. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the registration certificate contain?

<p>The registration number and date of registration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a condition for a person to be admitted as a nominal member of a marketing society?

<p>Carrying on business in agricultural commodities in the area of operation of the society and has dealings with it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must the Registrar maintain regarding registered societies?

<p>A register of societies registered under the Act. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should the Registrar do when there is a deficiency in the application?

<p>Provide an opportunity to modify the bye-laws. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can be admitted as nominal members in a co-operative society?

<p>The Zila Parishads (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Rajasthan, or the Government enter particulars of an application moved under sub-section (3) of section 6?

<p>In a register maintained in a specified form. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of societies can the spouse of a member be admitted as an associate member?

<p>Societies specified by the Government for the purpose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For a self-help group to be admitted as a nominal member, what is required?

<p>Prior approval of the Registrar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What minimum deposit is required for a person to be admitted as a nominal member of a financing bank?

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How soon must a general meeting occur to address a resolution for expulsion, following notice to the member?

<p>Not earlier than one month (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the shares of a member who is expelled from a cooperative society?

<p>They are forfeited by the society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For how long is an expelled member ineligible for re-admission to the same society?

<p>1 year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can grant an exception to the re-admission waiting period for an expelled member?

<p>The Registrar (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the conditions that leads to the cessation of a society membership?

<p>Acceptance of resignation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must occur before a member's resignation can be accepted?

<p>All dues against the member must be recovered (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides death or expulsion, what is another reason for membership cessation?

<p>Transfer of shares to another member (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In addition to expulsion, what else may cause membership cessation?

<p>Incurring disqualifications specified in the Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of resolution is required to amend the bye-laws of a co-operative society?

<p>Special resolution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many days' notice of a proposed amendment to the bye-laws must be given to the members before the general meeting?

<p>Fifteen days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following documents must be submitted to the Registrar along with the application to amend a co-operative society's bye-laws?

<p>A copy of the special resolution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many copies of the amended bye-laws must be submitted to the Registrar?

<p>Three (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Within how many days from the date of the general meeting must the application for amendment be made to the Registrar?

<p>Fourteen days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Registrar examine when a co-operative society proposes an amendment?

<p>Whether it fulfills the requirements for registration of bye-laws (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action does the registrar take after examining the proposed amendment and confirming it fulfills all requirements?

<p>The registrar registers the amendment and issues a copy to the society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required to justify the changes proposed in the amendment?

<p>Reasons justifying such amendment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Rules, 2003

Set of regulations governing co-operative societies in Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001

Legislation that serves as the foundation for cooperative societies in Rajasthan.

Agricultural Marketing Society

A society focused on marketing agricultural products and providing agricultural supplies.

Enforcement of Rules

The immediate applicability of the rules as declared by the State Government.

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Public Interest

The reason for immediate enforcement of the rules, considering community benefits.

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Weaker section

Groups categorized as economically and socially backward based on income and land ownership.

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Income threshold

Rupees eleven thousand per annum is the maximum income to be considered part of the weaker section.

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Agriculturists definition

Persons owning or cultivating not more than one standard acre of land.

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Scheduled castes and tribes

Specific groups recognized for affirmative action due to historical disadvantage.

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Registration application

Formal request that must be submitted to register a society, including specific documents.

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Bye-laws

Rules governing the operation of a proposed society, required in triplicate for registration.

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Service Co-operative Society

Type of society where a list of weaker section members must be provided for registration.

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Resolution from registered society

Document authorizing a member to sign the registration application if a member belongs to another registered society.

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Corporate Body Authorization

Corporate bodies must authorize a representative to sign registration applications.

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Local Authority Role

Local authorities need to appoint someone to file for registration on their behalf.

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Applicant Designation

One applicant must be designated to receive communication and hearings related to registration.

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Application Register

Registering Authority maintains a log of all received registration applications.

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Bye-Laws Examination

Registrar examines proposed bye-laws and may request modifications before registration.

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Registration Certificate Issuance

Upon registration, the Registrar provides a signed certificate with registration details.

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Register of Societies

Registrar maintains a formal record of all registered societies under the Act.

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Application Records Management

Records related to applications are tracked by the appropriate authority, ensuring organized processing.

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Nominal Members

Individuals admitted to a co-operative society under specific conditions set by bye-laws.

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Associate Members

Spouse of a member admitted to certain societies specified by the Government.

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Self Help Group (SHG) Membership

A group can become a nominal member with the society's approval and proper representation.

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Disqualifications for Membership

Certain criteria or behaviors that prevent a person from becoming a member of a society.

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Deposit Requirement for Membership

In a financing bank, a person must maintain at least Rs. 1000/- in their deposit account to be a member.

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Special Resolution

A resolution requiring a significant majority for amendment approval during a general meeting.

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Fifteen Days Notice

The minimum notice period for notifying members about proposed amendments before the meeting.

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Registrar's Role

To examine and register the proposed amendments if they meet the necessary requirements.

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Application Post-Resolution

Required documents to be submitted to the Registrar within 14 days after passing a special resolution.

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Quorum Requirement

The minimum number of members that must be present for the meeting to be valid.

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Voting for Amendment

The process where members express approval or disapproval of proposed changes during the meeting.

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By-law Copies Submission

Requirement to submit copies of the amended by-laws signed by authorized officers.

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Sufficient Cause for Delay

Instances where the Registrar may allow late applications for amendments.

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Expulsion Notice

Notification to a member regarding proposed expulsion from the society.

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General Meeting Agenda

The official list including the expulsion resolution to be discussed.

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Member's Representation

A written statement by the member contesting their expulsion.

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Registrar's Approval

The official consent needed for the expulsion resolution to take effect.

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Forfeiture of Shares

Loss of shares held by a member upon expulsion.

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Re-admission Ban

Restriction preventing expelled members from re-joining for one year.

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Cessation of Membership

The condition under which a person stops being a member.

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Nomination Process

Procedure for appointing a new member or representative.

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Study Notes

Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Rules, 2003

  • G.S.R. 37: Rules are exercised under Section 123 of the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001.
  • Act: Refers to Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 (Rajasthan Act No. 16 of 2002).
  • Rules: These rules (Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Rules, 2003) are effective immediately.

Chapter 1: Preliminary

  • Short title, extent and commencement:
    • These rules are called the Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Rules, 2003.
    • They apply to the entire state of Rajasthan.
    • They come into force immediately.
  • Definitions:
    • Act: Rajasthan Co-operative Societies Act, 2001 (Rajasthan Act No. 16 of 2002).
    • Agricultural Marketing Society: A society focusing on agricultural produce marketing and supplies, with at least 75% of members being agriculturists.
    • Bonus: Payment (cash or kind) to a member or employee based on their contribution (including labor). In joint farming, it's based on both contribution and land value.
    • Consumers Society: A society procuring, producing, processing and distributing goods and services to its members and customers.
    • Co-operative Bank: A society engaging in banking activities, as defined in the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
    • Co-operative Year: A fiscal year ending on March 31st, or another date with registrar approval.
    • Credit Society: A society for members' loaning.
    • Dividend: Portion of profits distributed to members proportionally to their shares.
    • Farming Society: A society focusing on increasing agricultural output and resource utilization through joint farming by members.
    • General Society: A society not falling under specific classes.
    • Housing Society: A society providing housing services or assisting members in construction.
    • Non-credit Society: A society not defined under clause (g).
    • Producers Society: A society focusing on producing and disposing of goods and commodities produced by members.
    • Processing Society: A society focusing on the processing of goods.
    • Recovery Officer: A person empowered by the registrar for recovery of dues.
    • Registering Authority: A competent person for registering a society.
    • Resource Society: A society procuring credit, goods or services for its members., including service co-ops
    • Sale Officer: An officer empowered by the registrar to attach and sell the property of defaulters.
    • Section: Act section
    • Women society: A society with women exclusively as members, focusing on their economic empowerment.

Chapter 2: Incorporation

  • Rural families included in "Weaker section":
    • Classes of persons with a maximum annual income not exceeding ₹11,000 are categorized as economically and socially backward or neglected sections of the village community, including:
      • Agriculturists owning or cultivating no more than one standard acre of land
      • Persons from scheduled castes, tribes, other backward classes and nomadic tribes
      • Landless agricultural labor
      • Village artisans and craft workers
      • Persons in productive vocations ancillary to agriculture eg. milk production and poultry farming.

Chapter 3: Application for Registration

  • Details required for registration:
    • Three copies of the proposed rules
    • A bank certificate for credit balance
    • A list of members with contribution details.
    • Details of the society's financial viability
    • A list of weaker section members
    • List of other required documents based on the type of society
  • Requirements for registration:
    • A society's application for registration is subject to the specific sub-rules.
    • Detailed documents are necessary to accompany the application.

Chapter 4: Cancellation of Registration

  • Details of the procedure to cancel the registration

Chapter 5: Classification, Sub-classification and Minimum Share Capital

  • Minimum capital required for registering different types of cooperatives

Chapter 6, 7, 8, 9 ,10, 11, 12 and 13.

  • Details on Change in form and extent of liability.
  • Procedures on Refusal of registration
  • Cancellation of registration of a co-operative society
  • Classification, sub-classification and minimum share capital
  • Procedures regarding amendment of by-laws
  • Proposal by Registrar
  • Re-organization of societies

Chapter 14: Membership

  • Eligibility criteria for membership, applications, entry of members and their rights and responsibilities.

Chapter 15: Admission of members

  • Rules governing admission of nominal and associate members.

Chapter 16: Disqualifications

  • Circumstances when a person can't be a member of the co-operative society

Chapter 17: Prohibition of Membership in Two Credit Societies

  • Restrictions on membership in two credit societies

Chapter 18: Procedure for expulsion of Members

  • Process and procedure of expulsion for members in default

Chapter 19: Cessation of Membership

  • Conditions and procedures for cessation of membership.

Chapter 20: Nomination

  • Rules governing nomination of members and their legal heirs or nominees.

Chapter 21 Procedures for joint members and minors

Chapter 22 Valuation of shares

Chapter 23 Register of Members

Chapter 24 List of Members

Chapter 25 Voting rights of Members

Chapter 26 Chairman Voting Rights

Chapter 27 Liabilities of Defaulting Members

Chapter 28 First General Meeting

Chapter 29 Appointment of Committee

Chapter 30 Disqualification for Representation

Chapter 31 Procedure for the Custody of Property Attached

Chapter 32 Regulations for raising funds

Chapter 33 Regulations for Loans

Chapter 34 Audit Fees

Chapter 35 Remuneration Payable to Administrator

Chapter 36 Procedure for Removal of Committee

Chapter 37 Procedure of Disposal of Bad Debts and Losses

Chapter 38 Procedure for Investment of Funds

Chapter 39 Procedures for Appointment of Loans Officer

Chapter 40 Procedure for State Aid

Chapter 41 Annual Statements for Accounts

Chapter 42 Form for the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account

Chapter 43 Restriction on Defaulting Members

Chapter 44 State Co-operative Election Authority

Chapter 45 Election for the Members

Chapter 46 Methods for Other Elections and Committee Appointment

Chapter 47 Procedure for the disposal of Reserve Fund

Chapter 48 Procedure Relating to Disputes

Chapter 49 Restrictions on Transactions With Non-members

Chapter 50 Credit Limits for Non-credit Societies

Chapter 51 Form of Declarations for Loans

Chapter 52 Deduction from Salary/Wages

Chapter 53 State Aid to Societies

Chapter 54 Writing off Bad Debts and Losses

Chapter 55 Co-operative Education and Training Fund

Chapter 56 Investment of other Funds

Chapter 57 Disposal of Reserve Fund and Winding Up

Chapter 58 Maintenance and Administration of Provident Fund

Chapter 59 Conditions for Loan Application

Chapter 60 Conditions For Borrowing by Societies With Limited Liability

Chapter 61 Conditions for Borrowing by Rajasthan State Co-operative Bank

Chapter 62 Conditions for Borrowing of Land Development Banks

Chapter 63 Loans and Deposits from Non-members

Chapter 64 Procedure Relating to the Transfer of Property

Chapter 65 Procedure for Conducting an Inquiry

Chapter 66 Procedure for the disposal of special cases.

Chapter 67, 68 and 69 

Chapter 70 Distribution of Net Profits

Chapter 71 Bonus and Dividend Equalization Fund

Chapter 72 Audit Fees.

Chapter 73 Procedure for Audit

Chapter 74 Requisition of Apex or Central Society for Inquiry

Chapter 75 Procedure and Principles for the conduct of an Inquiry

Chapter 76 and 77 Procedure Regarding Disputes, Procedure and Method of Appeals

Chapter 78 Procedure Relating to the Custody of Mortgaged Property

Chapter 80 Payment of Expenses, and the Registrar's Power to Wind Up a Society.

Chapter 81 Procedure for Winding Up and Dissolution

Chapter 82 and 83 Interest on Amounts Due and Other Matters

Chapter 84 Registration of Instruments

Chapter 85 and 86 Authorisation of Banks and Appointment of Receivers

Chapter 87 Procedure for the Custody of Property

Chapter 88 and 89 Procedure for Distress and Sale of Mortgaged Property

Chapter 90 Submission of Report for Confirmation of Sale

Chapter 91 Certificate of Purchase

Chapter 92 Sale of Immovable Property

Chapter 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98 and 99 Details of Procedures

Chapter 100, 101 Procedures For Audit and Appeals

Chapter 102. Procedure for Selection of Presiding Officers and Members of the Tribunal

Chapter 103 Account and other Books to Be Maintained

Chapter 104 Register of Names, Addresses and Bye-laws

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