Standing Order No. 2005/2021 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Punjab dated 15th April, 2021 on the business of a co-operative society [C15-SZM]
As at 7 September 2026. In force. No commencement recorded.
Standing Order No. 2005/2021
GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB
Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Punjab
Chandigarh, dated the 15th April, 2021
STANDING ORDER
To
All Market Secretaries,
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 F to the Director of Agriculture within sixty days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred and fifty rupees.
3. The Market Secretary shall ensure that certificate is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Director of Agriculture within sixty 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)
Made under
Recital: "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:". Names section 9 of the Punjab Agricultural Produce Markets Act, 1961 (Punjab Act 23 of 1961) [S2F-PHN]. Vires verified.
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