Discuss the machineries available to settle Cooperative Dispute with the help of decided case laws.

 In India, various mechanisms are available to settle cooperative disputes, ranging from internal dispute resolution mechanisms within the cooperative society to external forums such as cooperative tribunals and civil courts. Here are some of the main machineries available:

1. Internal Dispute Resolution Mechanisms:

a. General Body Meetings: Disputes within a cooperative society can often be resolved through discussions and decisions taken in general body meetings where all members have the opportunity to express their views and vote on resolutions.

b. Management Committee or Board of Directors: The management committee or board of directors of a cooperative society may play a role in resolving disputes among members or between members and the society. They can convene meetings, mediate disputes, and take decisions to address grievances.

c. Dispute Resolution Committees: Some cooperative societies establish specific dispute resolution committees or sub-committees tasked with handling disputes that arise within the society. These committees may comprise members elected or appointed for this purpose, and they work to mediate conflicts and facilitate resolutions.

2. Cooperative Tribunals:

a. Cooperative Tribunals or Authorities: Many states in India have established cooperative tribunals or authorities to adjudicate disputes related to cooperative societies. These tribunals have quasi-judicial powers and jurisdiction to hear and determine disputes arising under the Cooperative Societies Act or other relevant laws. They provide a specialized forum for resolving cooperative disputes efficiently and effectively.

b. Appellate Authorities: In some cases, appellate authorities may be available to review decisions of cooperative tribunals or authorities. These appellate bodies provide an avenue for parties dissatisfied with tribunal decisions to seek redress.

3. Civil Courts:

a. District Courts: Parties involved in cooperative disputes also have the option to approach civil courts, particularly district courts, for resolution. Civil courts have jurisdiction to hear a wide range of disputes, including those related to breach of contract, fraud, mismanagement, and violations of statutory rights.

b. High Courts and Supreme Court: Appeals from decisions of lower courts in cooperative disputes may be made to higher courts, such as high courts and the Supreme Court of India, depending on the nature and value of the dispute and the grounds for appeal.

Decided Case Laws:

1. Chandigarh Co-op. House Building Society Ltd. v. Devinder Singh & Others (2001): In this case, the Supreme Court held that disputes arising within cooperative societies should be resolved through the mechanisms provided under the Cooperative Societies Act or relevant state laws. The court emphasized the importance of cooperative tribunals in providing speedy and effective resolution of cooperative disputes.

2. Narayanrao Ganpatrao Ghodake v. Bhimrao Ramrao Ghodake (2002): In this case, the Bombay High Court emphasized the role of internal dispute resolution mechanisms within cooperative societies, such as general body meetings and management committees, in resolving disputes at the grassroots level. The court observed that resorting to legal proceedings should be a last resort after exhausting internal avenues for resolution.

3. U.P. Co-op. Cane Unions Federation Ltd. v. West U.P. Sugar Mills Association (2005): In this case, the Supreme Court underscored the jurisdiction of cooperative tribunals to adjudicate disputes arising under cooperative laws and held that civil courts should defer to the expertise of cooperative tribunals in matters related to cooperative societies.

These case laws highlight the importance of utilizing internal dispute resolution mechanisms within cooperative societies and the role of cooperative tribunals in providing specialized forums for resolving cooperative disputes. They emphasize the need for efficient and effective dispute resolution mechanisms to promote harmony, stability, and the welfare of cooperative societies and their members.

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