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Co-operative Societies (Application to Azad Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1967 (Act III of 1967)

Made 1967-08-30 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Language
English
Kind
Act
Country
Pakistan · Azad Jammu and Kashmir
Subjects
Agricultural and rural development
Keywords
cooperative/producer organization, agricultural development, registration, basic legislation

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  1. 1 — Short title, extent and commencement:- (1) This Act may be

    1. Short title, extent and commencement:- (1) This Act may be called the Co-operative Societies (Application to Azad Jammu and Kashmir) Act, 1967. (2) It extends to the whole of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Territory. (3) It shall come into force at once.

  2. 2 — Definition:- In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the

    2. Definition:- In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context the expression 'Government' means the Azad Government of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

  3. 3 — Application of the Act:- The Co-operative Societies Act, 1925

    3. Application of the Act:- The Co-operative Societies Act, 1925 (Act VII of 1925) hereinafter referred to as the said Act, shall apply to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Territory as it applies to West Pakistan subject to the following modifications, namely: (1) for the words 'Provincial Government' wherever occurring the word "Government" shall be substituted ; (2) for the expressions 'Province' and 'Province of West Pakistan' wherever occurring the expression 'Azad Jammu and Kashmir Territory' shall be substituted ; 60 Volume II: 1963-1970 (3) Section 69 of the said Act shall be deleted.

  4. 4 — Repeals and savings:- (1) The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912

    4. Repeals and savings:- (1) The Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 as in force in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir is hereby repealed. (2) Every society now existing which has been registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912 or under any other law relating to co-operative societies in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, shall be deemed to be registered under this Act and its bye-laws shall, so far as the same are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, continue in force unless altered, amended or rescinded.

  5. 5 — Application of the Rules:- The Rules made under the Co

    5. Application of the Rules:- The Rules made under the Co- operative Societies Act, 1925 (Act VII of 1925), as they are in force in the West Pakistan, shall, so far as applicable and with necessary adaptations, apply to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Territory until altered, amended or repealed under the said Act as in force in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Territory.

  6. 6 — Removal of difficulties:- Where any difficulty arises in giving

    6. Removal of difficulties:- Where any difficulty arises in giving effect to the provisions of this Act the Government may make such orders or give such directions as may be deemed necessary in this behalf. ______________

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