Section 54: Securing possession of records, etc.

Q: What does Section 54 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 (TMSCSA) deal with?

Section 54 TMSCSA pertains to "Securing possession of records, etc.". It is part of the The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 54 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 (TMSCSA) governs securing possession of records, etc. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 54 TMSCSA still in force?

Yes, Section 54 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 54 TMSCSA?

धारा 54 TMSCSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 54 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002. Section 54 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 (TMSCSA) governs securing possession of records, etc. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 54 TMSCSA?

Dhara 54 TMSCSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 54 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 54 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 (TMSCSA) governs securing possession of records, etc. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 54 of The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002?

Cite as: "Section 54, The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002 (TMSCSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002, 2002, § 54 (India).

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(1) If—

the Chief Executive may apply to the magistrate within whose jurisdiction the multi-State co-operative society functions for securing the records and property of the society.

(2) On receipt of an application under sub-section (1), the magistrate may, by a warrant, authorise any police officer not below the rank of a sub-inspector to enter and search any place where such records and property are kept or are believed to be kept and to seize such records and property; and the records and property so seized shall be handed over to the new board or the liquidator, as the case may be.

(3) Every such search and seizure shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).

(1) If—

the Chief Executive may apply to the magistrate within whose jurisdiction the multi-State co-operative society functions for securing the records and property of the society.

(3) Every such search and seizure shall be made in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974).