State Act

DCS Act 2003

Change of name. 14.(1) A co-operative society may by an amendment of its bye-laws, change its name but such change shall not affect any right or obligation of the co-operative society or of any of its members or past members and any legal proceedings pending may be continued by or against the co-operative society under its new name : Provided that prior approval in writing of the Reserve Bank shall be necessary for change of the name of a co-operative bank. (2) Where a co-operative society changes its name, the Registrar shall enter the new name on the register of co-operative societies in place of the former name and shall amend the certificate of registration accordingly.