section 55
Powers of liquidator
The Orissa Self-Help Co-Operatives Act, 2001General200162 sections8 chapters
Chapter 9 DISSOLUTION
Statutory text
Powers of liquidator (1)
- (a) engage lawyers, accountants, engineers, appraisers and other professional advisors;
- (b) institute, defend or take part in any civil, criminal or administrative proceeding in the name and on behalf of the Co-operative;
- (c) carry on the business of the Co-operative as required for an orderly liquidation;
- (d) sell by public auction any property of the Co-operative;
- (e) do all acts and execute any documents in the name and on behalf of the Co-operative;
- (f) borrow money on the security of the property of the Co-operative;
- (g) settle or compromise any claims by or against the Co-operative; and
- (h) do all other things that he/she considers necessary for the liquidation of the Co-operative and distribution of its property.
- (2) Where a liquidator has reasons to believe that any person has in his/her possession or under his/her control, or has willfully withheld or misappropriated any property of the Co-operative, he/she may apply to the Court for an order requiring that person to restore the said property.
- (3) No liquidator shall purchase, directly or indirectly, any part of the stock-in-trade, debts or assets of the Co-operative.
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