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Section 12, Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 [S21-1E7]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 13 December 2002 by S.O. 3412(E) [N12-BCT].

In Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 [A11-80T]. This text from 13 December 2002. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 12, Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 [S21-1E7]. Machine: S21-1E7.

12. Prohibition of the business of a co-operative society without licence.—No person shall undertake the business of a co-operative society except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 13: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the business of a co-operative society undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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co-operative society: Section 2, Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 [S2114K] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "co-operative society" means a society registered or deemed to be registered under this Act

co-operative society: 21 more definitions.

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Section 12, Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 [S21-1E7]