State approvals / Lakshadweep / Department of Cooperative
Register as Societies Registration under Act 1860
The registration of cooperative societies in Lakshadweep is governed by the Lakshadweep Cooperative Societies Regulation, 1967 and rules framed thereunder. Cooperative societies are registered to promote self-reliance, mutual help, and collective socio-economic development among island communities. Registration provides legal status, enabling societies to function democratically, access financial assistance, and enter into contracts. It ensures accountability, transparency, and adherence to cooperative principles. The Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Lakshadweep, is the competent authority...
DepartmentDepartment of Cooperative
TypeNew
StagePre-Operation
Time limit90 days
Fee₹50
Applied—
Documents to submit
| # | Document | Condition | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for registration signed by all members (Annexure –A&B) | — | Required |
| 2 | ii) Memorandum of Association & Rules & Regulation. (2 copies in original signed by 3 governing body members in each and every page) | — | Required |
| 3 | iii) Resolution of the General Body Meeting | — | Required |
| 4 | iv) Two affidavits in Non Judicial stamp paper signed by the President of the Society and Legal Owner of the building respectively and attested by the Executive Magistrate in the concerned island | — | Required |
| 5 | Copy of Ownership Certificate of the owner of the building | — | Required |
| 6 | vi) Challan for Rs.50/- as registration fee | — | Required |
| 7 | vii) Proof of legal possession of premises (Copy of electricity bill receipt of office of the building) | — | Required |
| 8 | viii) Copy of ID proof of the desirous persons | — | Required |