Election stages

It is proposed to amend section 98Q on the lines of section 39A (2) to hold elections in four stages: Primary, Secondary, Federal and Apex. (1) The election to the board of a co-operative society under the Co-operative Credit Structure shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the sub-section (2) of section 39A and in case of supersession of the board of such co-operative society, the election shall be conducted within two months from the date of supersession: Provided that in circumstances beyond control, the State Government may allow holding of such elections within a period not exceeding six months from the date of supersession. (2) A member of the board of a Primary Agriculture Credit Cooperative Society which has been superseded under this Act shall not be eligible to be re-elected, re-appointed, re-nominated or re-co-opted as a member of the board for a period of four consecutive years from the date of supersession.