Board of directors
Section 41 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 deals with board of directors. Subject to the provisions of this Act and rules, there shall be a board of directors for every multi-State co-operative society consisting of such number of members as specified in sub-section (3). The Act came into force on 19 Aug 2002.
(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and rules, there shall be a board of directors for every multi-State co-operative society consisting of such number of members as specified in sub-section (3).
(2) The members of a multi-State co-operative society, by a resolution in a general meeting, shall elect directors who shall be members of board.
(3) The board shall consist of such number of directors as may be specified in the bye-laws:
Provided that the maximum number of directors in no case shall exceed twenty-one:
Provided further that the board may co-opt two directors in addition to twenty-one directors specified in the first proviso:
Provided also that the functional directors in the national co-operative societies shall also be the members of the board and such members shall be excluded for the purpose of counting the total number of directors specified in the first proviso.
Section 41, The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 (Act 39 of 2002).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 41
What does Section 41 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act deal with?
Section 41 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act is headed "Board of directors". Subject to the provisions of this Act and rules, there shall be a board of directors for every multi-State co-operative society consisting of such number of members as specified in sub-section (3).
How do I find court cases under Section 41 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act?
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: Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act 41, section 41 Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, section 41 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act. 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 41 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Information/documents required under section 11(4)(g) in addition to Section 11(4) along with the Amendment application (2018).
When did Section 41 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act come into force?
Section 41 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, cited as Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act 41, came into force on 19 Aug 2002, having been enacted on 03 Jul 2002. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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