Part IXB - Co-operative Societies • Article

Article 243ZS Simplified: Application to Union territories

Article 243ZS applies the cooperative provisions of Part IXB to Union Territories (UTs). It states that for UTs without a Legislative Assembly, references to the State Legislature mean the Administrator, while for UTs with a Legislative Assembly (like Puducherry or Delhi), it refers to that Assembly. The President may direct exemptions or modifications.

Official Text

The provisions of this Part shall apply to the Union territories and shall, in their application to a Union territory, having no Legislative Assembly as if the references to the Legislature of a State were a reference to the administrator thereof appointed under article 239 and, in relation to a Union territory having a Legislative Assembly, to that Legislative Assembly: Provided that the President may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that the provisions of this Part shall not apply to any Union territory or part thereof as he may specify in the notification.

Simple Meaning

Explain Like Ten

This rule explains how the cooperative laws apply in territories run directly by the central government (Union Territories). The local Administrator acts like the State Legislature, and the President can make custom rules or exemptions.

Student Mode

Example

For a cooperative society registered in Chandigarh UT, which has no assembly, the rules are managed under the authority of the Administrator. The President of India may issue a notification specifying exceptions to how these rules apply in Lakshadweep UT.

Key Takeaway

Article 243ZS provides a flexible framework to adapt cooperative governance rules to the unique administrative structures of Union Territories.

FAQs

How does Part IXB apply to a Union Territory without a Legislative Assembly?

References to the 'Legislature of a State' are construed as references to the Administrator of that Union Territory.

Can a Union Territory be exempted from the cooperative provisions of Part IXB?

Yes. The President may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that the provisions of this Part shall not apply to any Union Territory or part thereof.

Quiz

In a Union Territory without a Legislative Assembly, who functions in place of the State Legislature under Article 243ZS?

Answer: The Administrator

Who has the power to exempt a Union Territory from the cooperative provisions?

Answer: The President of India