Arayoor Service Co operative Bank Ltd. – Appellant
Versus
Vincent – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Amit Rawal, J.
1. The present intra court appeal is directed against the judgment of the Single Bench whereby the order Ext.P9 passed under Section 68(2) of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act initiating the surcharge proceedings against the person fixing the liability has been set aside on the ground that the order lacks the fixing of the individual liability as strictly as per the provisions of Section 68(1) and 68(2) of the Act.
2. The contention of the counsel appearing on behalf of the appellant submits that whatever the reasons have already been noticed, while conducting the proceedings / enquiry under Section 68(1) may not be reiterated while passing the order under Section 68(2) of the Act.
3. We are of the view that the finding of the Single Bench by remanding the matter is perfectly legal and justified. At this stage counsel for the appellant seeks the liberty of this court to withdraw the writ petition with a request that the Registrar may pass the order by fixing the time line.
4. Learned Government Pleader submits that the Registrar would not be averse in adhering to any directions this Hon'ble Court deem it appropriate.
5. Let the Registrar take a call for pass
The court upheld the necessity of proper individual liability fixation in surcharge proceedings under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, emphasizing compliance with statutory requirements.
Liability under Section 68(1) of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act must be fixed individually, not jointly, ensuring compliance with statutory provisions.
Surcharge proceedings under Section 68(2) of the KCS Act require specific findings on individual liability and compliance with statutory requirements. Liability cannot be fixed on deceased persons wi....
Court directs time-bound disposal of co-operative surcharge appeal with hearing and stays coercive recovery pending decision.
The court allows appeal against administrative orders when filed timely, emphasizing statutory procedures under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act.
A party's locus to challenge an administrative order is dependent on its direct involvement. A society cannot claim to be aggrieved by orders initiated by a bank without being a party to the proceedi....
A candidate is not disqualified from elections based on pending surcharge proceedings unless a formal order of surcharge is first issued.
The courts maintain that appeals under cooperative society statutes must be afforded a fair hearing before any recovery actions are taken.
A disqualification due to an order of surcharge applies to elections across all societies, not just the society involved.
If a respondent in an appeal does not choose to avail benefit of Rule 22 of Order 41, it is not obligatory for court to examine correctness of finding rendered against him in impugned judgment.
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