Prescription and inspection of documents

Prescription and inspection of documents. 40. Every registered cooperative society shall keep and allow inspection free of charge by any member of the co-operative society and such other persons as may be authorised at all reasonable times at the office of the co-operative society the following documents, namely,-

1. (a) a copy of this Act;
2. (b) a copy of the rules framed under this Act;
3. (c) a copy of the bye-laws of the co-operative society;
4. (d) a copy of all rules framed under the bye-laws of the co-operative society;
5. (e) annual balance sheet authenticated by the audit officer ; and
6. (f) such other books, forms, registers or other documents as may be prescribed by the Registrar.