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Quick reference of statutory quorum count based on society size:
| Total Members | 1/5th Calc | Required Quorum | Applied Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Members | 2.0 | 2 Members | 1/5th Rule (2 < 20) |
| 25 Members | 5.0 | 5 Members | 1/5th Rule (5 < 20) |
| 30 Members | 6.0 | 6 Members | 1/5th Rule (6 < 20) |
| 47 Members | 9.4 | 10 Members | Fraction Rounded Up (9.4 ➔ 10) |
| 50 Members | 10.0 | 10 Members | 1/5th Rule (10 < 20) |
| 75 Members | 15.0 | 15 Members | 1/5th Rule (15 < 20) |
| 100 Members | 20.0 | 20 Members | Equal to Max Cap (20) |
| 150 Members | 30.0 | 20 Members (Max Cap) | Max 20 Member Cap Applied |
| 250 Members | 50.0 | 20 Members (Max Cap) | Max 20 Member Cap Applied |
Official extracts from Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Model Bye-Laws (2014 & 2019 amendments).
The quorum for the Annual General Body Meeting shall be 1/5th of total registered members or 20 members, whichever is less. In societies with more than 100 members, the maximum quorum remains capped at 20.
If quorum is absent within 30 minutes from the appointed time, the meeting stands adjourned to later the same day or to a subsequent date not exceeding 7 days, as decided by the Chairman.
No quorum is required for an adjourned meeting. The members present may proceed with and decide upon the business transacted on the original listed agenda items only.
Under Section 27 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act 1960, proxies are completely prohibited. Only registered members or authorized associate members can attend and count towards quorum.
Statutory meeting rules under the MCS Act 1960 are uniform across all municipal corporations and district cooperative registrar jurisdictions.
Clear legal answers to common questions asked by Society Secretaries, Chairmen & Members.
Under Model Bye-Law 87, quorum is 1/5th of the total registered members or 20 members, whichever is less. For example, a 47-member society requires 10 members (9.4 rounded up), whereas a 200-member society requires only 20 members.
As per Bye-Law 88, the meeting is adjourned for 30 minutes. When it reconvenes after 30 minutes, it does not require a quorum and can transact all agenda business with the members present.
Yes, an Associate Member (name standing second on the share certificate) can attend, count for quorum, and vote if the primary member is absent and provides written consent.
No. Under Section 27 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act 1960, proxies are strictly banned. No person can represent or vote on behalf of a member by proxy.
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