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Art. 243ZK Part IXB: The Co-operative Societies

Election of Members of Board

Exact text — Constitution of India

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in any law made by the Legislature of a State, the election of a board shall be conducted before the expiry of the term of the board so as to ensure that the newly elected members of the board assume office immediately on the expiry of the term of the office of members of the outgoing board. (2) The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to a co-operative society shall vest in such an authority or body, as may be provided by the Legislature of a State, by law...

In Plain English

What this Article actually means

This Article requires co-operative board elections to be completed BEFORE the outgoing board's term ends, ensuring a seamless transition with no governance gap — and leaves it to state law to designate the specific authority responsible for conducting these elections, which many states have set up as a dedicated Co-operative Election Authority.

Why This Matters To You

How it shows up in everyday life

This is why your co-operative's board elections must be organised in advance rather than left until after the sitting board's term has already lapsed — preventing the kind of indefinite, unelected continuation in office this entire Part was partly designed to prevent.

Read alongside this one

Art. 243zj — Number and Term of Members of Board

Frequently Asked

Quick answers about Article 243ZK

Who conducts co-operative society board elections?

A state-designated authority or body specified by that state's co-operative law — many states have set up a dedicated Co-operative Election Authority for exactly this purpose.

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The text above reproduces Article 243ZK of the Constitution of India as amended to date, for general educational reference. It is public-domain legislative text, but we recommend cross-checking the authoritative version at legislative.gov.in or india.gov.in before relying on it for a legal matter. The explanation, examples and FAQs are general information, not legal advice — consult a qualified advocate for guidance on your specific situation.