Short Answer

No, members are not required to get police verification for tenants by law.

Detailed Explanation

As per Section 24 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961, the Act does not specifically mandate members of cooperative societies to obtain police verification for tenants. This section primarily deals with the rights and obligations of members, management, and administration of cooperative societies. Therefore, the Act itself does not impose any such requirement on members regarding tenant verification.

Similarly, Rule 12 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965, which pertains to the conduct of elections of the committee of a cooperative society, also does not mention anything about the obligation of members to conduct police verification for tenants. The rules mainly focus on the internal functioning and governance of cooperative societies.

In practice, while cooperative societies may have their own by-laws or regulations requiring members to conduct tenant verification, it is not a legal requirement under the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act or Rules. Therefore, the decision to obtain police verification for tenants would typically be governed by the society's internal policies rather than any statutory mandate.

Real-world Scenarios

• Scenario 1: A cooperative housing society in Gujarat has a by-law that mandates members to submit police verification reports for all tenants. This requirement is based on the society's internal regulations and is not a legal obligation under the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act or Rules.

• Scenario 2: A member of a cooperative society wishes to rent out their apartment to a tenant. While the society encourages members to conduct police verification for tenants, there is no legal compulsion for the member to do so under the cooperative laws of Gujarat.

Reference

• Section 24 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961

• Rule 12 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965