Co-operative Societies Act 1979 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 3 · Privileges and Duties of Societies
22. Imposition of fines upon members
Feedback & supportThe by-laws may provide for the imposition of fines on its members for any infringement of its by-laws, but no such fine may be imposed upon any member until a written notice of the intention to impose the fine and the reason therefor has been served on the member and the member has had an opportunity of being heard or otherwise showing cause why the fine should not be imposed.
by-laws
“by-laws” means the registered by-laws made by a society in the exercise of any power conferred by this Act, and includes a registered amendment of the by-laws;
No fine exceeding $500 may be imposed except with the Registrar’s written approval.
Registrar
“Registrar” means the Registrar of Co‑operative Societies appointed under section 3(1), and includes a Deputy Registrar, an Assistant Registrar, or a public officer appointed under section 3(1), exercising such function, duty or power of the Registrar as is delegated to the Deputy Registrar, Assistant Registrar or public officer (as the case may be) under section 3(2);
Any such fine is recoverable by the society as a debt due to the society.
society
“society” means a co-operative society registered under this Act and includes a primary society, a secondary society and an apex organisation;