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The Allahabad High Court in its recent ruling clarified the legal framework for resolving disputes between employers and employees in cooperative societies within Uttar Pradesh. The High Court has held that any dispute between an employer and employees of a cooperative society are to be adjudicated under the U.P Cooperative Societies Act, 1965 and not under the provisions of U.P. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. This decision brings much-needed clarity and eliminates confusion on the applicable legal framework for resolving issues involving cooperative society employees. Previously, both acts were sometimes invoked, leading to inconsistencies and complexities. Key takeaways from the judgment:…

हिमाचल प्रदेश में सहकारी समितियों को राहत प्रदान करने के उद्देश्य से, सुखविंदर सिंह सुक्खू सरकार ने हिमाचल प्रदेश सहकारी समिति नियम 1971 में दो महत्वपूर्ण संशोधन लागू किए हैं। प्रमुख संशोधनों में से एक में हिमाचल प्रदेश सहकारी विकास महासंघ (हिमकोफेड) द्वारा प्रबंधित सहकारी शिक्षा निधि के लिए सहकारी समितियों के मुनाफे से योगदान प्रतिशत में कमी शामिल है। पहले यह योगदान तीन प्रतिशत निर्धारित था, अब यह योगदान घटाकर एक प्रतिशत कर दिया गया है। शेष दो प्रतिशत का उपयोग सहकारी समितियां अपने स्तर पर प्रशिक्षण देने में कर सकती हैं। इसके अतिरिक्त, सरकार ने सहकारी समितियों के…

As per a recent decision by the Kerala High Court, primary cooperative societies undergoing winding-up proceedings under Section 71 of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, and are managed by a liquidator appointed under Section 72, cannot be permitted to nominate any person on its behalf to participate and cast vote in any other society. The court underscored that Section 72 clearly delineates that when a liquidator is appointed, he does not become the society itself. The society maintains its separate identity from the liquidator. Therefore, the liquidator, either himself or through any nominated representative, cannot cast a vote on behalf…

Srinagar; the Government of Jammu and Kashmir has taken significant steps towards fortifying the cooperative movement in the Union Territory (UT) by forming a Union Territory Level Cooperative Development Committee and District Level Cooperative Committees. These initiatives aim to bolster the cooperative sector and broaden its outreach across the region. The Union Territory Level Cooperative Development Committee will be headed by the Chief Secretary of J&K. Its members include key officials from various departments such as Agriculture Production, Finance, RDD & Panchayati Raj, Revenue, and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies. Additionally, representatives from NABARD, National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), National…

दिल्ली सरकार ने सहकारी दुकानों (Cooperative Stores) में विविधता (diversification) लाने के लिए एक रणनीतिक पहल का प्रस्ताव दिया है और जनता के व्यापक हित के लिए नए स्टोर स्थापित करने और मौजूदा स्टोरों की क्षमताओं को बढ़ाने की आवश्यकता पर जोर दिया है। मंत्री राज कुमार आनंद ने शुक्रवार को इस संबंध में सहकारी समितियों के रजिस्ट्रार के साथ एक समीक्षा बैठक बुलाई। दिल्ली के मंत्री राज कुमार आनंद ने शुक्रवार को आरसीएस (RCS) के सचिव और दिल्ली उपभोक्ता सहकारी थोक स्टोर (Delhi Consumer’s Cooperative Wholesale Store DCCWS) के महाप्रबंधक के साथ बैठक की। बैठक का फोकस मौजूदा सहकारी…

Modi Government made women empowerment as a cornerstone of Governance since it took over in 2014. However, there is now a noticeable shift in its approach. While the previous strategy centered on creating women-centric programs, the current approach advocates for a more comprehensive framework where women actively engage and assume leadership roles across diverse areas of development. Namo Drone Didi scheme is one such noticeable shift. At the Sashakt Nari – Viksit Bharat programme held at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Pusa, New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed drones to 1,000 Namo Drone Didis from various parts of the…

At the recent Golden Jubilee celebration of the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech resonated with a vision for a self-reliant Bharat, fueled by the remarkable journey of Amul, a symbol of resilience, prosperity and progress. The Prime Minister began by acknowledging the collective efforts that have transformed a humble sapling planted by the villages of Gujarat into the magnificent banyan tree that is Amul today. With branches stretching across the nation and beyond, Amul stands as a testament to the power of public participation, trust, and empowerment of farmers. Modi lauded the invaluable contribution…

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्‍द्र मोदी की अध्यक्षता में आर्थिक मामलों की मंत्रिमंडल समिति ने चीनी मौसम 2024-25 के लिए चीनी की 10.25 प्रतिशत वसूली दर पर की गन्ने का उचित और लाभकारी मूल्य (एफआरपी) ₹ 340/क्विंटल करने की मंजूरी दे दी। यह गन्ने की ऐतिहासिक कीमत है जो चालू मौसम 2023-24 के लिए गन्ने के एफआरपी से लगभग 8 प्रतिशत अधिक है। संशोधित एफआरपी 01 अक्टूबर 2024 से लागू होगी। गन्ने के ए2+एफएल (A2+FL) मूल्‍य से 107 प्रतिशत अधिक पर, नया एफआरपी गन्ना किसानों की समृद्धि सुनिश्चित करेगा। गौरतलब है कि भारत पहले से ही दुनिया में गन्ने की सबसे ज्यादा कीमत चुका…

To guarantee a continuous maize supply for ethanol production, the government has granted permission to cooperatives Nafed and NCCF to vend maize to distilleries at a baseline rate of Rs 2,291 per quintal this year. In the 2023-24 crop year, Nafed and NCCF will procure maize at a minimum support price of Rs 2,090 per quintal and deliver it to distilleries at a mutually agreed-upon rate of Rs 2,291 per quintal, according to a senior official from the food ministry as reported by PTI. This strategic move is aimed at ensuring distilleries receive a consistent supply of feedstock for ethanol…

Gujarat’s focus on animal husbandry has contributed significantly to the prosperity of the state’s people as 36 lakh milk producers collectively receive Rs 200 crore daily from the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), officials said. The dairy sector in the state has grown to Rs 1 lakh crore, they said. The upcoming 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, to be held in Gandhinagar between January 10 and 12, will provide a platform for the government to showcase the state’s exponential growth in agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said. As per a statement…