The poll expenses for co-operative bodies is likely to be borne by the State government. This follows an amendment made by the Government in the Co-operative Societies Act through issuance of an ordinance.
The approval on the format of ordinance regarding amendment made in the Co-operative Societies Act -013 was provided in the last Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Raman Singh. The ordinance had been sent for the Governor’s consent only after which it could be implemented in the State, official sources here said.
Prior to this amendment only the Registrar was authorised to hold the polls for the Co-operative bodies. The Government has issued the ordinance to iron out certain anamolies in the Co-operative Societies Act. The first phase of polls for the Co-operative bodies had already taken place while the second phase is yet to be held in the State.