Cooperative Societies in Indian Constitution

Q.  97th Constitutional Amendment is related to
- Published on 11 Jul 16

a. Name change of Orissa
b. Cooperatives
c. National Judicial Appointments Commission
d. Exchange of enclaves with Bangladesh

ANSWER: Cooperatives
 
  • The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2011 gave a constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies.
  • It added a new Part IX-B in the Constitution which is entitled “The Co-operative Societies” (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).
  • February 15, 2012, is the date of commencement of the Constitution (Ninety-seventh Amendment) Act, 2011. The Centre has asked state governments to amend their respective State Cooperative Society Act in tune with the Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011 before February 14, 2013.

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