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Section 57 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 in hindi

Any register or list of members or shares kept by any multi-State cooperative society shall be prima facie evidence of any of the following particulars entered therein, namely:--

(a)the date on which any person entered in such register or list became a member; or
(b)the date on which any such person ceased to be a member.

Summary

Every multi-state cooperative society must maintain a register or list of its members or shares.
This register acts as prima facie evidence, meaning it is legally accepted as true until proven otherwise.
The register is used as evidence to show the exact date a person became a member.
It is also used as evidence to show the exact date a person ceased to be a member.

Practical examples

1Preeti asserted that she was not a member of the Multi-State Organic Farm Society on April 5, 2026, when a specific resolution was passed. The society produced its register of members showing her registration date was January 10, 2026, which the court accepted as initial proof.

2In a dispute regarding voting eligibility, Anil claimed he was still a member of the Multi-State Weaver Cooperative on June 1, 2026. The society's share register showed an entry stating he resigned on May 15, 2026, establishing that date in court as the day he ceased to be a member.

FAQ

1. What legal weight does a cooperative's member list carry under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?

Under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, any register or list of members or shares acts as prima facie evidence, meaning it is accepted as true unless proven otherwise.

2. What two specific dates can be proved using the cooperative register under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?

Under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, the register is prima facie evidence of the date a person became a member, and the date they ceased to be a member.

3. Is the cooperative's membership register considered absolute, final proof under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?

No, under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, it is prima facie evidence, which means it is accepted as correct at first sight but can be disproven if contrary evidence is shown.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, a register or list of members or shares is considered what kind of evidence in a legal proceeding?

Q2.Under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, which of the following is a particular that the member register is prima facie evidence of?

Q3.Under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, what can the registry be used to prove regarding a person who has left the cooperative?

Q4.Under Section 57 of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, which records have the status of prima facie evidence for membership dates?

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