Short Answer

Amendments to election or meeting procedures in cooperative societies are legally made by following the provisions laid down in the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 and the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965. Any changes to these procedures must be in accordance with the specified rules and regulations.

Detailed Explanation

Section 73 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 empowers the Registrar to make rules regarding the conduct of elections and meetings in cooperative societies. This means that any amendments to election or meeting procedures must be approved by the Registrar as per the rules prescribed. In practice, before making any changes, the society's managing committee needs to submit a proposal to the Registrar for approval. The Registrar will review the proposal to ensure it complies with the Act and Rules.

Rule 57 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965 specifies the procedure for making amendments to the by-laws of a cooperative society. If the proposed changes relate to election or meeting procedures, they must be in line with the Act and Rules. Real-world scenarios could include a society wanting to amend its by-laws to introduce electronic voting for elections. In such a case, the society would need to follow the procedure outlined in Rule 57 and seek approval from the Registrar.

Practical Examples

• ABC Cooperative Society wants to change the voting process for committee elections from a show of hands to secret ballot. The managing committee drafts a proposal and submits it to the Registrar for approval under Section 73 of the Act.

• XYZ Cooperative Society wishes to amend its by-laws to allow virtual meetings for better participation. The society follows the procedure outlined in Rule 57 of the Rules and seeks approval from the Registrar.

References

• Section 73 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961: Official PDF

• Rule 57 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965: Official PDF