Goa Co-operative Society

We assist with various requirements for Co-operative Societies in Goa.

Liaison Services Offered for the Goa Cooperative Sector

Under the Goa Cooperative Societies Act, 2001 & Rules, 2003

We offer expert liaison and consultancy services for all types of cooperative societies functioning under the Goa Cooperative Societies Act, 2001 and the Goa Cooperative Societies Rules, 2003, including but not limited to:

Scope of Services Offered:

1. Formation & Registration of Cooperative Societies

Drafting and filing of proposal for registration

Assistance in preparation of bye-laws

Liaison with the Registrar for registration of various types of societies:

Credit Societies

Consumer Societies

Housing Societies

Agricultural & Rural Cooperatives

Marketing Societies

Industrial/Artisan Cooperatives

Multi-purpose Cooperatives, etc.

2. Correspondence & Documentation

Preparing and submitting formal letters, applications, and replies on behalf of the Society to the Office of the Registrar

Follow-ups and compliance updates

Maintenance of statutory correspondence

3. Change Reports / Amendments

Filing change reports for:

Change in the managing committee

Change in registered office address

Amendments to bye-laws

Resolutions passed at General Body Meetings

Drafting and submission as per statutory timelines

4. Annual Returns & Audit Filings

Assistance in:

Timely submission of Annual Returns

Filing of audited financial statements and audit compliance reports (within the stipulated 6-month period)

Liaison with Chartered Accountants empanelled with the Cooperative Department

5. General Body Meetings (AGM/SGM) Compliance

Drafting notices, minutes, and resolutions

Ensuring proper quorum and proceedings

Filing resolutions as per the Act

6. Election-Related Compliance

Assistance with conducting elections for Managing Committee under Section 59

Filing returns and necessary reports with the Registrar

7. Inspection, Inquiry, and Dispute Handling

Representing the Society during Registrar’s inspection or inquiry proceedings

Filing replies to notices and assisting in dispute resolution matters under Section 70 & 71

8. Liquidation & Winding Up Procedures

Assistance in initiating or responding to dissolution and winding-up processes as per the provisions of the Act

9. Legal and Statutory Compliance

Guidance on interpretation of the Act & Rules

Ensuring adherence to all statutory timelines and documentation

Support during Registrar audits, inspections, and inquiries

10. Ongoing Advisory Support

Periodic updates on legal amendments, circulars, and directives from the Registrar

Advisory on governance, conflict resolution, and financial prudence.

We have Deep knowledge of the Goa Cooperative Societies Act and procedures.

End-to-end documentation and Registrar-level coordination.

Timely, transparent, and result-oriented support for cooperative compliance.

Customized support for both newly formed and existing societies.