I want to register a cooperative society in Tiruchirappalli, what are the minimum members and documents required?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Cooperative societies are registered under the Tamil Nadu Rent Control Act 1960 cooperative societies Act of your state. A minimum of 10 members is generally required to form a cooperative society in Tiruchirappalli, though certain types may have different thresholds.

The application must be submitted to the Registrar of Cooperative Societies along with the proposed bylaws, list of members, and a resolution to register. The Madras High Court has held that the Registrar cannot refuse registration on arbitrary grounds, and the decision is subject to judicial review under Article 226.

The bylaws must conform to the model bylaws prescribed by the state and define the area of operation, share capital, and management structure. The registered society enjoys a separate legal identity and can sue and be sued in its own name.