(1) Every member of a co-operative society shall exercise his
vote in person and no member shall be permitted to vote by proxy.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where -
(a) a co-operative society is a member of another co-operative society, its Chairperson or, in his absence Vice-Chairperson 14[or an Administrator appointed 15under this Act]] shall, subject to any rules made under this Act, represent to cast vote on its behalf in the affairs of that another society;
(b) the Government or a local authority or a body is a member of a co-operative society, it may nominate a representative to cast vote on its behalf, in the affairs of such society.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where -
(a) a co-operative society is a member of another co-operative society, its Chairperson or, in his absence Vice-Chairperson 14[or an Administrator appointed 15under this Act]] shall, subject to any rules made under this Act, represent to cast vote on its behalf in the affairs of that another society;
(b) the Government or a local authority or a body is a member of a co-operative society, it may nominate a representative to cast vote on its behalf, in the affairs of such society.
14 Inserted by Act No. 17 of 2013 (w.e.f. 24.4.2013).
15 Substituted by Act No 7 of 2016 (w.e.f. 4.4.2016).