PART IXB - THE CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES (Article 243ZH - 243ZT)

It added a new Part IX B to the Constitution titled "The Co-operative Societies" (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT). Part IXB of the Constitution grants constitutional status to co-operative societies and contains provisions for their democratic functioning. It was inserted by the Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011. Co-operative Societies are voluntary, democratic, and autonomous organisations controlled by their members who actively participate in their policies and decision-making. These operate in various sectors such as marketing, agriculture, textile, poultry etc. Article 243-ZI defines the incorporation of co-operative societies, Article 243-ZJ defines the number of board members and officers and their tenure, Article 243-ZK defines the election of board members, Article 243-ZO defines the members' right to access information and Article 243-ZQ defines the offenses and penalties.

The Co-Operative Societies (Article 243ZH - 243ZT)

Article 243ZH: Definitions

Article 243ZI: Incorporation of co-operative societies

Article 243ZJ: Number and term of members of board and its office bearers

Article 243ZK: Election of members of board

Article 243ZL: Supersession and suspension of board and interim management

Article 243ZM: Audit of accounts of co-operative societies

Article 243ZN: Convening of general body meetings

Article 243ZO: Right of a member to get information

Article 243ZP: Returns

Article 243ZQ: Offences and penalties

Article 243ZR: Application to multi-State co-operative societies

Article 243ZS: Application to Union territories

Article 243ZT: Continuance of existing laws