Section 7 of MSCS Act, 2002 : Section 7: Registration

Explanation using Example

Imagine a group of farmers from different states who want to form a cooperative to market their organic produce across state lines. They come together and draft an application to register a multi-State cooperative society, making sure that their application and proposed by-laws align with the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, and the rules made under it.

The Central Registrar reviews their application and notes that:

1. The application is complete and in compliance with the Act and rules.
2. The cooperative's objective is to benefit members who are located in more than one state.
3. The by-laws encourage the economic and social advancement of its members through cooperative principles.
4. The proposed by-laws are consistent with the Act and rules.

Given these findings, the Central Registrar decides to register the cooperative and its by-laws, allowing the farmers to legally operate across state borders.

The Registrar ensures that the application is addressed within four months, avoiding any deemed registration due to inaction. If the Registrar had found issues with the application and decided not to register the cooperative, the farmers would be informed with reasons within the same four-month period and after having had a chance to be heard.