The Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body constituted under the provisions of the U.P. Cooperative Societies Act, 1965. It provides an independent forum for the adjudication of appeals related to delivered by the Registrar and other arbitrators as prescribed in Sections 97 and 98 of the said Act. Its organizational setup is structured to ensure both judicial competence and administrative efficiency.
The Tribunal plays a vital role in safeguarding the rights of cooperative members, ensuring fair resolution of conflicts, and maintaining transparency in the cooperative sector. It functions as an appellate authority where decisions of the Registrar or other authorities can be challenged, thereby upholding the principles of justice and accountability in the cooperative framework of the State.
The decisions of the Tribunal are final as per the provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Societies Act, 1965, and Rules 1968. The Tribunal acts as an appellate court for the purpose of first appeals as well as for revision petitions. A Writ Petition can be filed in the High Court if there is a question of law against the judgment of the Tribunal.
- Chairman — Shall be a District Judge or retired District Judge, appointed by the State Government.
- Two Members — One retired from the IAS Cadre and the second shall be a senior Class One Officer working or retired from the cadre of Provisional Cooperative Service.
- In addition, the State Government has provided sufficient staff for running the Tribunal efficiently and judiciously.
The Chairman and Members of the Tribunal are appointed by the government under Section 96 of the U.P. Cooperative Societies Act, 1965. The Chairman has been announced as the head of the department by the State Government.
This is a statutory organization working under the administrative control of the Cooperation Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh.
The Cooperative Tribunal, Uttar Pradesh, is committed to delivering fair, transparent, and speedy justice in matters related to cooperative societies. Our Mission is to safeguard the rights of cooperative members, ensure that disputes are resolved with integrity and efficiency.
- Promote justice and fairness in the cooperative sector.
- Ensure timely resolution of appeals to reduce backlogs.
- Uphold transparency, accountability, and trust in cooperative systems.
- Strengthen cooperative governance through legal support.
- The State Government has prescribed the procedure for the disposal of its business and its appeals in the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Societies Act, 1965 read with Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Societies Rules, 1968.
- The Tribunal works independently and judiciously. Its decisions are binding on the concerned parties.
