Standing Order No. 4599/2007 of the Urban Development Department, Government of Punjab dated 11th December, 2007 on the business of a co-operative society [C18-HBV]

Standing Order No. 4599/2007

GOVERNMENT OF PUNJAB

Urban Development Department, Government of Punjab

Chandigarh, dated the 11th December, 2007

STANDING ORDER

To

All Agricultural Officers,

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 Urban Development 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 D to the Director of Agriculture within seven days, accompanied by a fee of two thousand rupees.

3. The Agricultural Officer shall ensure that licence is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Director of Agriculture within seven days.

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

(Secretary to Government)