Short Answer

No, the society cannot terminate your membership solely for taking legal action against it.

Detailed Explanation

Section 27 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 prohibits the termination of a member's membership solely for taking legal action against the society. This section safeguards the rights of members to seek legal recourse without fear of reprisal from the society. It ensures that members can exercise their legal rights without facing arbitrary termination of their membership.

In practice, this means that even if a member initiates legal proceedings against the society, the society cannot terminate their membership as a form of retaliation. This provision aims to protect the interests of members and promote transparency and accountability within cooperative societies.

Real-world Scenarios

• If a member files a complaint against the society for financial irregularities, the society cannot terminate their membership in response to the legal action.

• If a member takes legal action to challenge a decision made by the society, the society cannot retaliate by terminating their membership.

• In case of a dispute between a member and the society, the member can seek legal redress without the fear of losing their membership status.

Reference

• Section 27 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961: [Official PDF]