Co-operatives Act, 2016 (No. 22 of 2016).

Subject

Agricultural & rural development

Keyword

Basic legislation Agricultural development Cooperative/producer organization Institution Registration Court/tribunal Dispute settlement Special fund Credit

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States

Abstract

This Act makes provision for the registration and organisation of co-operative societies, defines their powers, privileges and duties and provides for their internal organization, management and finances, and provides for other matters relating to the functioning of cooperative societies and cooperative development. It establishes the Co-operative Development Advisory Board, a Co-operative Tribunal, National Co-operative College, the office of the a Registrar of Co-operative Societies, the Co-operative Development Fund and, in the Ministry, a Co-operative Audit Unit. The Act furthermore provides with respect to joint venture, amalgamation, merger and conversion of societies and resolution of disputes. The Act consists of 128 sections divided into 17 Parts.

Full text

English

Website

www.gov.mu

References - Legislation

Repeals

Co-operatives Act (No. 12 of 2005).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2005

Keyword: Agricultural development, Cooperative/producer organization, Institution, Registration, Court/tribunal, Special fund, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Co-operative Law Advisory Committee Regulations 2015 (GN No. 152 of 2015).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2015

Keyword: Cooperative/producer organization, Institution, Governance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Small and Medium Enterprises Act 2017 (No. 16 of 2017).

Legislation | Mauritius | 2017

Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Business/industry/corporations, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX