H.C.SUMAN vs REHABILITATION MIN.EMPLY.HOUSE BLD.&ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the notification dated 27th October 1987 issued by the Lt. Governor under the Delhi Cooperative Societies Act, 1972, specifically Sections 12 and 88, which exempted the Rehabilitation Ministry Employees Cooperative House Building Society from certain provisions. The Court clarified that the retrospective effect of the amended bye-law 5(1)(a)(iii) was permissible and aimed at regularizing the membership of individuals who had been part of the society for many years. The appeal challenging the seniority of members and the validity of the notification was dismissed, affirming the decision of the Delhi High Court.