Standing Order No. 2363/2016 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Punjab dated 7th July, 2016 on the business of a co-operative society [C11-H63]

Standing Order No. 2363/2016

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 7th July, 2016

STANDING ORDER

To

All Registrars,

Subject: The business of a co-operative society by co-operative societies under the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961 (Punjab Act 23 of 1961), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Punjab hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the business of a co-operative society by co-operative societies.

2. The matter has been examined. Every co-operative society carrying on the business of a co-operative society shall make an application in Form B to the Government of Punjab within thirty days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Registrar shall ensure that produce is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Government of Punjab within thirty days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Punjab.

(Secretary to Government)