The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and Rules, 1961 | As Amended by Mah. Act No. 20 of 2026 dt. 15-4-2026 and Notification dt. 23-4-2025

The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 and Rules, 1961 by Sunil Dighe (April 2026 Edition) is a comprehensive and up-to-date legal reference covering the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, as amended by Maharashtra Act No. 20 of 2026, along with the relevant Rules of 1961 (updated up to April 2025 notifications).

The book consolidates key allied legislations, including election rules, tribunal regulations, and service rules, making it a complete statutory resource. It also incorporates the latest case law and notifications to provide clarity on evolving legal interpretations and procedural developments in co-operative law.

Key Features:

• Updated text of the Act incorporating amendments up to April 2026
• Includes Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Rules, 1961 with latest notifications
• Covers important allied rules such as:
  • Co-operative Election Authority Rules, 2014
  • Election to Committee Rules, 2014
  • Co-operative Tribunal Regulations, 1962
• Detailed coverage of recent judicial developments and practical legal issues
• Analysis of important legal principles such as:
  • Deemed admission of members due to non-communication
  • Recovery mechanisms and issuance of recovery certificates
  • Statutory charge on immovable property of borrowing members
  • Procedures relating to auction and objections in recovery matters
  • Audit requirements and test audit justifications
  • Rights and corporate status of co-operative societies
  • Bifurcation and de-registration of societies
• Practical insights into recovery of dues as arrears of land revenue

This book is ideal for advocates, chartered accountants, co-operative society officials, legal practitioners, academicians, and students dealing with co-operative laws in Maharashtra.