Section119
DCS Act 2003

Section 119

In force Act 149 of 2005 As on 13 Oct 2026

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Act 149 of 2005

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Section 119 of DCS Act 2003. No person other than a co-operative society shall trade or carry on business under any name or title of which the word `co-operative' or its equivalent in any Indian language forms part without the sanction of the Government : Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to the use, by any

(1) No person other than a co-operative society shall trade or carry on business under any name or title of which the word `co-operative' or its equivalent in any Indian language forms part without the sanction of the Government :

Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall apply to the use, by any person or his successor in interest, of any name or title under which he traded or carried on business at the date on which the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912, (2 of 1912 ) come into operation.

(2) Whoever contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees and in the case of a continuing offence with further fine of five hundred rupees for each day during which the offence is continued after conviction therefor. Punishment for offences not otherwise provided for.

Section 119, DCS Act 2003 (Act 149 of 2005).

Questions about Section 119

How do I find court cases under Section 119 of the DCS Act 2003?

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When was the DCS Act 2003 enacted?

DCS Act 2003 was enacted in 2005 as Act 149 of 2005. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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