Short Answer

If a cooperative society is merged with another society, the membership of the first society is transferred to the new merged society.

Detailed Explanation

Section 13 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 addresses the transfer of assets, liabilities, and members in case of the amalgamation of societies. When two societies merge, the members of the original societies become members of the new merged society. This means that the rights and obligations of the members of the merging societies are now applicable to the new entity.

Furthermore, Rule 65 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965 provides detailed procedures for the transfer of membership in case of amalgamation. The members do not need to reapply or undergo any additional process to retain their membership in the merged society. Their membership rights, including voting rights, continue in the new entity.

In practice, when societies merge, the members are informed about the merger and the transfer of their membership to the new entity. They retain their voting rights and other privileges in the merged society without any disruption. This ensures continuity in their participation and benefits within the cooperative framework.

Real-world Scenarios

• Scenario 1: Society A and Society B decide to merge to enhance their operational efficiency. The members of Society A automatically become members of the new entity, which is now Society AB.

• Scenario 2: After the merger of two societies, a general meeting is held to update the members about the transfer of their membership and voting rights to the merged society.

• Scenario 3: The assets, liabilities, and memberships of Society X and Society Y are consolidated through a merger, and the members seamlessly transition to the new entity, Society XY.

References

• Section 13 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961: Official PDF

• Rule 65 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965: Official PDF