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09 May 2020

Co-operative Societies , Features , Advantages and Disadvantages of Cooperative Societies

 -: Co-operative Societies :- 

Co-operative Societies is defined as - A voluntary association of persons joined together on the basis of equality for fulfillment of their economic and business interests , is known as co-operative societies . 
            To protect the interest of weaker sections , the co-operative society is formed . A group of ten persons can form a co-operative society . 
Note :- In India , such societies function under the co-operative societies act , 1912 and other state co-operative societies act . On the basis of objectives , various types of co-operatives are formed . They are consumer co-operatives, producers , co-operatives , marketing co-operatives , housing co-operatives and credit co-operatives . 

Features of Co-operative Societies :- Co-operative societies has the following features - 
1- It is compulsory for the co-operative society to get registration . 
2- It does not get affected by the entry or exit of its members. 
3- There is a limited liability of the members of co-operative society . Liability is limited to the extent of the amount contributed by members as capital . 
4- An elected managing communities has the powers to take decisions . 
5- The co-operative society works on the principle of mutual help and welfare . 

Advantages of Co-operative Societies :- A co-operative society has the following advantages - 
1- It is easy to form a co-operative society . 
2- The liability of every member is limited to the extent of capital contributed by him . 
3- Any individual can be a member of any co-operative society . 
4- Co-operatives get a financial assistance from the state governments and enjoy exemptions and concessions in taxes . 
5- The middle man's profit is eliminated as the consumers control their own supplies through co-operative societies . 
6- Each member has only one vote . Hence , it is managed in democratic manner . 

Disadvantages of Co-operative Societies :- A co-operative society has the following disadvantages - 
1- A co-operatives do not function efficiently due to lack of managerial abilities . 
2- Co-operatives are formed to render service to its members than to earn profit . 
3- Among the members , there exists lot of conflicts due to personality differences , ego etc . 
4- Secrecy can not be maintained in co-operative societies . 
5- The co-operative societies mostly depend on government for financial assistance . 
  
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