Maharashtra Board Class 12 Cooperation Chapter 3 Commissioner and Registrar of Co operative Societies PDF Download

Commissioner And Registrar Of Co-operative Societies

3.1 Introduction

Co-operative movement was started in India with First Co-operative Act, 1904. According to this act the post of registrar came into existence. According to Co-operative Act, 1912 the cooperative society was started in various sectors. From 1919 the co-operative sector was brought under the control of the State Government and appointment of Registrar was done by State government. After Independence Maharashtra state was formed in 1960 and Maharashtra State Co-operative Act came into existence. Due to increase in duties of registrar government decided to increase the powers of registrar and from June 1968 the designation of registrar was extended (widened) and was changed as 'Commissioner and Registrar of Co-operatives'. Through this, more powers were given to registrar. And on Registrar dual responsibility of Commissioner and Registrar was given. All co-operative societies in Maharashtra comes under the control of State commissioner and registrar of co-operatives Maharashtra state Pune. Co-operative movement is the movement of economical weaker section of the society. The working of which is conducted in democratic manner. Registrar is appointed to control co-operative movement in the state. Central government made amendment in co-operative act by 97 amendments. Maharashtra government implemented this from 13th August, 2013. In this topic we are going to study the meaning role, power, functions and responsibilities of the Commissioner and Registrar of co-operative society.

Teacher's Note

The Registrar is like a principal of your school. Just as the principal takes care of all rules and students, the Registrar takes care of all co-operative societies. In India, many farmer groups and milk societies have a Registrar who helps them.

Exam Trick

Remember: Registrar = 1904. The first Co-operative Act was passed in 1904. Think of it like India's first birthday for co-operatives!

Points to Remember

Co-operative movement started in India in 1904.
Registrar is appointed by the State Government.
Maharashtra has 9 divisions of co-operatives.
Commissioner and Registrar work at state level.
The Registrar helps weaker sections of society through co-operatives.

3.2 Meaning And Definitions

Meaning:

The person who is appointed by State Government to control co-operative societies is known as Registrar.

The person who registers the co-operative society, control and guide is called Registrar. The officer appointed at state level by co-operative department is known as Commissioner and Registrar of co-operative society.

Definitions:

According to the Maharashtra State co-operative societies Act 1960 under section 2(24) 'The person who is appointed as co-operative Act as Registrar of co-operative society is known as Commissioner and Registrar.

According to the Act of co-operation, 'The person who registers the co-operative society, control and guide is called Registrar of Registration authority.'

The state government appoints the Commissioner and Registrar as a chief of co-operative department for entire state. Joint Divisional Registrar is appointed for each division. There is District Deputy Registrar for each district and Deputy Registrar / Assistant Registrar are appointed for each taluka depending on its population. In Maharashtra for administrative purpose there are nine divisions of co-operative at Mumbai, Pune, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Amravati, Nashik, Konkan, Kolhapur and Latur. The office of Commissioner and Registrar is at Pune.

The Administrative Structure Of Co-operative Department

Teacher's Note

Think of this structure like your school system. State level is like education ministry, division is like a region office, district is like a block office, and taluka is like your local school office.

Exam Trick

Remember the order: State, Division, District, Taluka. It goes from BIG to SMALL like a pyramid. Pune is the office location of the top person.

Points to Remember

Commissioner and Registrar is at state level.
Joint Divisional Registrar is at division level.
District Deputy Registrar is at district level.
Assistant Registrar is at taluka level.
Maharashtra has 9 divisions of co-operatives.

3.3 Role Of Commissioner And Registrar

The commissioner and Registrar are the supreme authority of co-operative department. The Commissioner and Registrar is foundation of co-operative movement. To control co-operative movement along with co-operative act, 1904 the Indian government established Co-operative department. The main function of registrar is to register co-operative society, approve bye – laws, supervise working, give judgement, dissolve co-operative society as per the provisions of the act. Hence, Registrar is considered as the friend, philosopher and guide of the co-operative society. The role of registrar is very important which is explained with following points:

Role Of Commissioner And Registrar

1. Representative 2. Leader

3. Liaison Officer 4. Guardian

5. Guide 6. Strict Administrator

7. Arbitrator 8. Creator, Guardian and Liquidator

9. Dissolution of society

1. Representative: As a representative of state government he implements all the policies of government for the development of co-operative sector on one hand and he forwards the problems and the requirements of co-operative societies to the government and gets it solved and fulfilled.

2. Leader: He is the leader of co-operative sector, as the leaders are solving the problem of peoples and are taking the nation ahead, the commissioner solves the problem of cooperative societies or gets the problems solved from government and takes the co-operative sector on the path of progress and development.

3. Liaison Officer: The commissioner and Registrar acts as liaison officer between the cooperative societies and the state government. He maintains proper coordination and link between them. He places the problems of co-operative sector in front of the government and gets it solved. He also implements the policies and programmers of government. He is the link between co-operative societies and government i.e. he acts as a liaison officer.

4. Guardian: For upbringing and development of the co-operative society the Registrar keeps control by different ways. He points out and rectifies the errors and mistakes of co-operative societies. He also guides in solving their problems. He takes effort for development of leadership quality among the members. He explains the importance of development of cooperative movement to the members. He provides all help for development of co-operative society. For motivation of co-operative society, the role of guardian is very important.

5. Guide: As mention by Shahi Krushi Commission, Registrar is the foundation of cooperative movement. From registration of co-operative society till control of co-operative society is the responsibility of Registrar. He stands firmly behind the co-operative society at the time of need and helps for its progress and development. The Registrar has to perform various functions like checking of co-operative society, point out mistakes, provides solution to correct mistakes. Hence, the Commissioner and Registrar play the Role of Friend, Philosopher, and Guide of co-operative society.

6. Strict Administrator: The Commissioner and Registrar has to control all the co-operative societies in the state. For this the registrar must be strict administrator, being a chief administrator, he looks after the administration of co-operative department of the state. He has to ensure whether all the official work of co-operative department is conducted smoothly and in an efficient manner and according to the provision of the co-operative societies act. He executes the policies and programs of government. He plays the role of skilled administrator.

7. Arbitrator: When there are problems and issues in co-operative societies, the Registrar has to play the role of arbitrator. If there is any controversy on bye – laws they can take help from Registrar. The Registrar should give opportunity to both the parties and solve the problem as a judge. The Registrar plays the role of unbiased arbitrator.

8. Creator, Guardian and Liquidator: From registration that is birth of co-operative society, control on co-operative society, supervision on working of co-operative society and if the working is not conducted properly, dissolution of co-operative society, these all role are played by Registrar so he is known as Creator, Guardian and Liquidator.

9. Dissolution of society: If the working of co-operative society is not as per the co-operative act, the Registrar appoints the liquidator and conducts enquiry and improve working of cooperative society. and if improvement is not done, he cancels the registration and dissolve the co-operative society. At this time, the role of registrar is important.

Activity: 1) Discuss the role of Registrar as Creator, Guardian and Liquidator.

Teacher's Note

The Registrar has 9 different roles to play. Just like you play different roles at home, in school, and with friends, the Registrar wears different hats while doing his job in co-operative societies.

Exam Trick

Remember: Friend, Philosopher, and Guide. This is the most important phrase. The Registrar is like a good teacher who helps, guides, and corrects you.

Points to Remember

Registrar is a representative of state government.
Registrar acts as a liaison officer between society and government.
Registrar is like a guardian who helps co-operative societies grow.
Registrar can dissolve (close) a co-operative society.
Registrar is known as Creator, Guardian, and Liquidator.

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