The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and Rules, 1961

This book presents an authoritative and up-to-date compilation of The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 along with the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Rules, 1961, incorporating amendments notified up to 23 April 2025. It brings together the core statutory framework governing co-operative societies in Maharashtra, covering their formation, management, regulation, dispute resolution, and winding up. The publication also includes allied rules, tribunal regulations, and election-related provisions, making it a comprehensive legal reference for understanding the rights, duties, and liabilities of co-operative societies and their members under the prevailing legal regime.

Key Features

• Updated text of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and Rules, 1961
• Amendments incorporated as per latest notifications up to 2025
• Coverage of Co-operative Election Authority Rules, 2014
• Rules relating to Election to Managing Committees
• Maharashtra State Co-operative Tribunal Regulations, 1962
• Provisions on membership, expulsion, resignation, and rights of members
• Detailed treatment of audit, inquiry, inspection, and surcharge proceedings
• Legal framework governing recovery of dues and execution of awards
• Powers and functions of Registrar and Co-operative Authorities
• Inclusion of latest case law and government notifications
• Practical reference material for day-to-day co-operative law practice

This book is intended for advocates, chartered accountants, co-operative auditors, registrars, and officers working within the co-operative sector. It is highly useful for members and office-bearers of co-operative societies who need clarity on compliance, governance, elections, and dispute resolution. Law students, judicial service aspirants, and academicians specializing in co-operative and administrative law will also benefit from its updated statutory text and practical legal insights.