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6 related bye-laws. Tap any one to read its summary.
Bye-law No. 113: Committee strength and quorum
By number of members: up to 100 – 11 (quorum 6); 101–200 – 13 (7); 201–300 – 15 (8); 301–500 – 17 (9); 501+ – 19 (10), including reserved seats: women 2, SC/ST 1, OBC 1, VJ/NT/SBC 1. Committee meeting quorum is a simple majority of existing members. (Note: a 2024 Government circular reportedly reduced the size for small societies.)
Bye-law No. 114: Committee elections
Elections every 5 years before expiry of term under Section 73CB through the State Co-operative Election Authority; the Committee must intimate the Authority in time, failing which members cease to hold office and face action under Section 77A. Up to 2 expert and 2 functional directors may be co-opted without voting rights.
Bye-law No. 116: Disqualifications for committee
Disqualified: convicted of an offence of moral turpitude (until 6 years), not paying dues within 3 months of written notice, held responsible under Sections 79/88/147, associate member without NOC, not an active member, or let/sold the flat without permission.
Bye-law No. 118: Cessation of committee membership
A committee member ceases on incurring a disqualification under bye-law 116 or on missing 3 consecutive monthly meetings without leave; the fact is minuted and reported, and cessation takes effect on the Registrar's order.
Bye-law No. 120: Term of the Committee
The elected Committee's term is 5 years from assuming office.
Bye-law No. 124: Office bearers and no-confidence
The Committee elects a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer for 5 years (within the committee's term). A no-confidence motion on notice by 1/3 committee members, passed by 2/3 of members present and voting in a meeting chaired by the Registrar/Assistant Registrar, removes the officer. Another motion only after 6 months.