Thomas, ag. C. J.

The Secretary of a Co-operative Society (for short 'the Society') was removed from that post by resolution adopted by the managing committee of the Society. She complained to the Joint Registrar (third respondent herein) against the said resolution. As per the proceedings dated 15.10.1994 (Ext. P5) third respondent rescinded the decision, of the managing committee and directed the Society to reinstate the Secretary. Validity of Ext. P8 is now challenged by the President of the Society in the Original Petition filed under Art.226 of the Constitution. Learned single judge dismissed the Original Petition. Hence, this appeal under S.5 of the Kerala High Court Act.

2. The main business of the Society is procurement of copra as agent of Kerala State Co-operative Marketing Federation. First respondent was the Secretary of the Society. On 2.7.1992, in a surprise check, shortage of a huge quantity for copra in the stock was detected. Secretary of the Society was thereupon suspended and an enquiry was conducted. In the meanwhile, a new managing committee has been elected with the present appellant as its President. On the basis of the findings 'reached in a domest