JUDGMENT

1. Heard Mr. Th. Jugindro, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners, Mr. A. Vashum, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents No. 1 & 2 and Mr. L. Anand, learned counsel appearing for the respondent No. 3.

The present writ petition had been filed assailing the orders dated 28.08.20200 issued by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Manipur dissolving the Board of Manipur Apex Co-operating Marketing Societies Limited (MACMS Ltd.) coupled with a prayer for allowing the Board to continue functioning till completion of its tenure.

2. The facts of the present case in a nutshell is that the petitioners are all elected members of the MACPMS Ltd., which is a Society registered under the Manipur Co-operative Societies Act 1976. The present Board of Directors of the society was elected in the special general body meeting held on 22.11.2017 and the term of their office is for the period of 5 years w.e.f. the date of election.

3. During the tenure of office of the present petitioners, the Registrar of Co-operative Societies issued an order dated 16.12.2019 constituting a three members committee to enquire into the constitution, working and financial affairs of the