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 (Ninety-seventh Amendment) Act, 2011.
Articles 243ZH to 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
