Chapter V: Affiliation

Bye-law 8. Affiliation to Co-operative Institutions

The Society, immediately after its registration, may become a member of the following co-operative institutions, as applicable:—

(a)the District / Taluka / Ward Co-operative Housing Federation or the notified Housing Federation of the area in which the Society is situated;

(b)the District Central Co-operative Bank of the district; and

(c)any other co-operative organisation or institution, membership of which is required or considered necessary under the provisions of the Act, the Rules or any lawful directions issued by the State Government, the Registrar or any competent authority.

Bye-law 9. Contribution to Education and Training Fund

Where the State Government has specified the Society or class of societies for contribution under the Act, or where a Housing Federation has been notified for the area, the Society shall contribute to the Co-operative Education and Training Fund or the Education and Training Fund, as the case may be, at such rates, within such period and in such manner as may be prescribed or notified from time to time.

Bye-law 10. Payment of Subscription and Charges

Where the Society becomes a member of any co-operative institution referred to in Bye-law No. 8, it shall pay such entrance fee, membership subscription, contribution and other charges as may be payable in accordance with the bye-laws, regulations or lawful demands of such institution:

Provided that, where any contribution or payment is required under the Act, the Rules or Government directions, the Society shall be liable to make such payment notwithstanding that it has or has not taken formal membership of such institution.

Bye-law 11. Co-operative Education and Training

The Society may organise co-operative education and training for its Members, Committee Members, officers and employees through such Housing Federation, State federal society or State Apex Training Institute as may be specified or notified by the State Government, and may avail of guidance, advisory services, model bye-laws and other assistance made available by such institutions for proper management and functioning of the Society.