#Managing Committee

The Bombay High Court has ruled that the mere filing of an election petition under Section 91(1) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act does not invalidate or suspend the authority of a newly elected managing committee. Elected members may immediately assume office and conduct society affairs, ensuring democratic continuity and preventing administrative paralysis by prolonging provisional committees.

Bombay High Court clarifies that quorum for cooperative society resolutions under Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules 2014 must be calculated on the basis of functional members present, not total seats or vacant positions. Election officers cannot unilaterally invalidate internal resolutions without a court order, reinforcing procedural fairness for managing committees.

Bombay High Court rules that cooperative society elections conducted without adhering to the statutory procedure under Section 73-CB of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 and the 2014 Rules are legally void. The court mandates strict compliance with notification, eligibility scrutiny, and nomination processes, even for unanimous elections, to prevent bypassing statutory mandates.

Uttarakhand High Court rules that trust/society byelaws must be strictly followed in constituting governing bodies, quashing administrative orders that deviate from express provisions. The judgment reinforces contractual compliance in institutional governance, impacting managing committees of trusts and societies nationwide.