Disposed

Sh Birendar Singh v. the Registrar of Co-Operative Societies & Anr.

Delhi HC5 Sept 2024W.P.(C)/11646/2024

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What is this about?

The Court disposed of a writ petition challenging the indefinite postponement of cooperative society elections due to member defaults. It observed the long gap since the last election and permitted the proposed election date while excluding up-to-date defaulters.

What did the court decide?

Petition disposed with direction to hold election on 6th October 2024 excluding up-to-date defaulters until they clear dues, and election schedule cannot be changed without Court consent.

Sh Birendar Singh Vs the Registrar of Co-Operative… — Cooperative Societies | Delhi HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(C) 11646/2024 & CM APPL.48388/2024 SH BIRENDAR SINGH .....Petitioner

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Through: Ms.Namita Roy, Advocate with Ms.Gopa Biswas, Advocate.

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versus

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THE REGISTRAR OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES & ANR.

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.....Respondents Through: Ms.Rachita Garg, Advocate, with Mr.Agam Rajput and Ms.Preeti, Advocates for R-1 along with Mr.Anil Kumar Singh (RCS), Mr.Tariq Salam (Adminstrator), Ms.Suman Kumari (ARC) and Mr.Pradeep Kumar (DRCC). Mr.Santosh Kr.Tripathi, Advocate and Mr.Udit Malik, Advocates.

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% Date of Decision: 05^th September, 2024

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE TUSHAR RAO GEDELA

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JUDGMENT

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MANMOHAN, ACJ : (ORAL)

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Present petition has been filed challenging the order dated 13^th July, 2024 passed by the Administrator cum Returning Officer of Respondent No.2-Society, whereby the election process of Respondent No.2-Society was postponed indefinitely by Respondent No.1.

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:JASWANT SINGH RAWAT Signing Date:06.09.2024 18:57:47

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W.P.(C) 11646/2024

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Page 1 of 3

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In pursuance to the last order, the Registrar of Cooperative Societies and Administrator are personally present. They state that the election to the Managing Committee of the cooperative society shall be held on 6^th October, 2024. They have handed over a copy of the letter dated 3^rd September, 2024 written by the Administrator to the Assistant Registrar, Registrar of Cooperative Societies, which reads as under:-

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“ OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE QUETTA COOP. G.H SOCIETY LTD. PLOT NO.5-C, SECTOR-22, DWARKA, NEW DELHI-110077

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Dated:- 03-09-2024

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To,

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The Asstt. Registrar (Sec-6/GH) O/o the Registrar Coop. Societies, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001

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Subject: Regarding Issue of Agenda Notice.

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Madam,

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Please refer to your letter no. F.47/1255/Coop/GH/NW/667 dated 2808-2024 regarding clarification of discrepancies in the election of the managing committee of the Quetta CGHS Ltd. It has been advised by the competent authority that to consider member as a valid member to participate in the election process of the society who paid all charges except land and construction cost as per the DCS Act and Rules.

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Accordingly, a list of members have been prepared and circulated for payment of outstanding dues to participate in the election to be held on 06-102024. A copy of agenda notice, list of members and list of outstanding dues are forwarded for information.

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It is also stated that the competent authority has also granted extension of tenure of Administrator-cum-RO for another 45 days w.e.f 03-082024 which is over up to 16-09-2024. It is requested to further extend the tenure 10-10-2024 as the election is to be held on 06-10-2024.

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Yours faithfully, Sd/(TARIQ SALAM) Administrator ”

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:JASWANT SINGH RAWAT Signing Date:06.09.2024 18:57:47

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W.P.(C) 11646/2024

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Page 2 of 3

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Though, learned counsel for the Petitioner states that the list of eligible voting members should be determined in accordance General Body Resolution dated 21^st April, 2024, yet the Administrator states that election should be held after excluding the up to date defaulters’ list. He clarifies that fifteen (15) days’ time has been given to the defaulting members to clear their outstanding dues. He states that in the event outstanding dues are paid by the defaulting members within the stipulated time, they shall be entitled to vote.

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This Court is of the view that as elections are going to be held after a gap of six (6) years, it would be prudent to go along with the decision of the Administrator.

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The alleged defaulting members are directed to clear their outstanding dues without prejudice to their right to raise dispute, if any, before the next Managing Committee.

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It is further directed that the election schedule shall not be changed or amended without taking prior consent of this Court.

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With the aforesaid direction, the present writ petition along with application stands disposed of.

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ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE

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TUSHAR RAO GEDELA, J

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 TS

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed By:JASWANT SINGH RAWAT Signing Date:06.09.2024 18:57:47

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W.P.(C) 11646/2024

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