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DCS Act 2003

Section 54

In force Act 149 of 2005 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 149 of 2005

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Section 54 of DCS Act 2003. Any co-operative society may, with the prior approval of the general body, after one-fourths of the net profits in any year has been carried to the reserve fund, contribute an amount not exceeding five per cent of the remaining net profits to any purpose connected with the development of co-operativ

Any co-operative society may, with the prior approval of the general body, after one-fourths of the net profits in any year has been carried to the reserve fund, contribute an amount not exceeding five per cent of the remaining net profits to any purpose connected with the development of co-operative movement or charitable purpose as defined in section 2 of the Charitable Endowments Act, 1890 (6 of 1890). Contribution to Co-operative Education Fund.

Section 54, DCS Act 2003 (Act 149 of 2005).

Cross-references

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This section refers to

  1. Charitable Endowments Act s. 2 Definition

Questions about Section 54

How do I find court cases under Section 54 of the DCS Act 2003?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: DCS Act 2003 54, section 54 DCS Act 2003, section 54 of the DCS Act 2003. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 54 of the DCS Act 2003, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Charitable Endowments Act 2 (Definition), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

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.

Other sections of this Act

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