S. Sankarasubban, J.

We heard the above writ appeals on 17th June 1997 and by an order on that day, we allowed the appeals and set aside the judgment of the learned single Judge. We are giving the reasons for the above order now.

2. The above two appeals are filed against two Original Petitions - O.P. Nos. 13900 of 1996 and 13792 of 1996. In both these Original Petitions, the supersession of the managing committee of Pazhayakunnummel Service Co-operative Bank was under challenge. We shall refer to the facts as stated in O.P. No. 13900 of 1996.

3. The Pazhayakunnummel Service Co-operative Bank is a Co-operative Society registered under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, hereinafter referred to as the Act. Serious irregularities were pointed out in the appointments of staff made by the managing committee on 21.5.1996. When these complaints were received by the Joint Registrar, he appointed the Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies (Planning), Chirayinkeezhu, to enquire into the irregularities and submit a report under S.66 of the Act. The Assistant Registrar submitted a report on 21. 6.1996 stating the large-scale irregularities had taken place in the appointment