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COM5EJ306 • Co-operative Management & Administration
Official Syllabus
Calicut University • FYUGP B.Com Elective•Course Code: COM5EJ306 (3)•Semester V Co-operation Specialization

Official Course Syllabus: Legal Environment for Co-operatives

Official curriculum framework prescribed by the University of Calicut under the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) regulations for the B.Com Co-operation Elective stream. Includes course summary, pre-requisites, Bloom's Taxonomy course outcomes (CO1–CO4), module-wise lecture hour allocations, open-ended practical topics, and approved university reference textbooks.

Course Type
Major (Elective)
Academic Level
Level 300–399
Total Credits
4 Credits
Lecture Hours
4 Hrs / Week
Instruction Mode
Theory + Case Law
Total Hours
60 Hours

Course Summary & Pre-requisites

Summary: This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the legal foundations, regulatory frameworks, and governance structures that shape the operation and management of cooperative organizations.

Pre-requisites: Having a background in a related field such as business, management, or a similar commercial discipline can be beneficial.

Pedagogical Framework

Course Outcomes (CO) & Cognitive Competencies

Mapped against Revised Bloom's Taxonomy levels and Knowledge Categories:

CO CodeCourse Outcome StatementCognitive Level*Knowledge Category#Evaluation Tools Used
CO1Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal foundations of cooperatives, including relevant statutes and regulations.Understand (U)Conceptual (C)Examinations, Assignment
CO2Analyze cooperative laws and regulations, including incorporation requirements, governance structures, membership rights, and dissolution procedures.Analyse (An)Conceptual (C)Examinations, Assignment
CO3Provide an insight into the prevailing cooperative legal system.Analyse (An)Conceptual (C)Case study
CO4Apply the knowledge in analysing the legal setup of cooperatives.Apply (Ap)Procedural (P)Project

* Cognitive Levels: Remember (R), Understand (U), Apply (Ap), Analyse (An), Evaluate (E), Create (C)

# Knowledge Categories: Factual Knowledge (F), Conceptual Knowledge (C), Procedural Knowledge (P), Metacognitive Knowledge (M)

Module Architecture

Detailed Syllabus: 60-Hour Lecture Schedule

Curriculum divided into four theoretical/statutory modules and one open-ended applied module:

Module I • 12 Hours

Cooperative Legislation

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Unit 1 (2 Hours): Features and important landmarks in the history of co-operative legislation in India.
Unit 2 (3 Hours): Co-operative Credit Societies Act, 1904 - Features; Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 - Features; Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 - Features.
Unit 3 (3 Hours): Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 1984; Model Cooperative Societies Act, 1991 & 2002 - Features.
Unit 4 (2 Hours): Recent Trends and Developments - Vaidyanathan Committee Report.
Unit 5 (2 Hours): Recent initiatives of Ministry of Cooperation.
Module II • 18 Hours

Registration of Co-operative Societies

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Unit 5 (3 Hours): Registration - Formalities, Bye Law - Model and its amendment - Formalities, Change of name and liability – Formalities.
Unit 6 (4 Hours): Membership formalities - Qualifications and disqualifications - Associate or nominal member - Qualifications and disqualifications of members of the Board.
Unit 7 (3 Hours): Election - Procedure - Settlement of disputes - Enquiry - Inspection - Supervision.
Unit 8 (2 Hours): Liquidation and its formalities.
Unit 9 (4 Hours): Board of Directors' meeting - Annual General Body meeting - Minutes - Quorum for the meetings - Removal and expulsion of members – Restrictions on holding shares.
Unit 10 (2 Hours): Privileges of cooperatives.
Module III • 10 Hours

Administrative Set-up of the Co-operative Department in Kerala

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Unit 11 (4 Hours): Delegation of powers of Co-operative Department in Kerala.
Unit 12 (2 Hours): State and the co-operative movement in India.
Unit 13 (4 Hours): Role of state in the development of cooperatives - De-officialisation of the co-operative movement - Reconstructing cooperative administration.
Module IV • 8 Hours

Banking Regulation Act, 1949

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Unit 14 (4 Hours): Salient Features of Banking Regulation Act 1949 (As applicable to co-operative societies).
Unit 15 (4 Hours): Impact of Co-operative Law on co-operative management.
Module V • 12 Hours

Open Ended Module (Applied / Practical)

Experiential Learning
1. Emerging Legal Issues in Co-operative Law:

Dual regulatory regime between State Registrars and RBI, constitutional federal boundary disputes under Entry 32 vs Entry 44, and legal aspects of digital payment settlements.

2. Co-operative Succession Planning and Dissolution:

Legal processes of leadership succession, board committee elections, voluntary amalgamation, and liquidation procedures under Section 71–74.

3. Conduct Case Studies Relating to the Course:

Practical case study analysis of landmark High Court and Supreme Court rulings on cooperative autonomy, election disputes under Rule 35A, or Section 69 arbitration decrees.

University Pedagogical Recommendation: It is recommended to prepare the syllabus of the fifth module of this course by ensuring a balance between theoretical exploration and practical application. Participants should not only understand cooperative legal frameworks but also be able to apply them in real-world governance and administrative situations.
Recommended Reading

Approved University Reference Textbooks

Standard reference books prescribed by the Calicut University Board of Studies in Commerce:

Reference Book 1

Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969 (Bare Act)

Official Government Bare Act with Rules, 1969

Reference Book 2

Co-operative Legislation : Trends and Dimensions

Author: Goyal, D.B.

Reference Book 3

Co-operative Societies Laws in Kerala

Author: Mohanan, P.N. • Kerala State Publications

Reference Book 4

Law and Management of Co-operatives

Author: Trivedi, B.B.

Reference Book 5

Kerala Co-operative Societies Act

Editor: Pillai, F.R.

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