Short Answer

A member can request to see the society's accounts or get copies of resolutions by submitting a written application to the society's secretary or authorized person.

Detailed Explanation

Section 35 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 empowers a member to request access to the society's accounts or obtain copies of resolutions. This section states that any member can make such a request in writing to the society's secretary or any other authorized person. Upon receiving the application, the society must provide the member with the necessary access to the accounts or copies of resolutions within a reasonable time.

In practice, this means that if a member wants to review the financial records of the cooperative society or obtain copies of resolutions passed by the society, they need to submit a written request to the secretary or any authorized person of the society. The society is legally obligated to fulfill this request promptly and allow the member to inspect the accounts or obtain copies of resolutions.

Real-world Scenarios

• Mr. Patel, a member of a cooperative housing society, wants to review the society's financial statements. He submits a written application to the society's secretary requesting access to the accounts. The society arranges a convenient time for Mr. Patel to inspect the records at the society's office.

• Mrs. Shah, another member of a cooperative credit society, is interested in obtaining copies of recent resolutions passed by the society. She sends a formal request to the authorized person of the society, who provides her with the necessary copies within a few days.

• In a cooperative agricultural society, a group of members collectively requests access to specific financial records to verify certain transactions. The society ensures that all members involved are given access to the requested information as per Section 35 of the Act.

References

• Section 35 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961: [Official PDF]