Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act : Transfer of interest on death of members. Indian Bare Acts :

Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act,2002

Act No : 39

Section : Transfer of interest on death of members.

36. Transfer of interest on death of members.-(1) On the death of a member, a multi-State co-operative society may transfer the share or interest of the deceased member to the person nominated in accordance with the bye-laws made in this behalf or, if th re is no person nominated, to such person as may appear to the board to be the heir or legal representative of the deceased member, or pay to such nominee, heir or legal representative, as the case may be, a sum representing the value of such member's sh re or interest as ascertained in accordance with the rules: Provided that no such transfer or payment shall be made except with the consent of the nominee, heir or legal representative, as the case may be. (2) A multi-State co-operative society shall, unless within six months of the death of the member prevented by an order of a competent court, pay to such nominee, heir or legal representative, as the case may be, all other moneys due to the deceased mem er from the society. (3) All transfers and payments made by a multi-State co-operative society in accordance with the provisions of this section shall be valid and effectual against any demand made upon the society by any other person.