K SHANTHARAJ vs M L NAGARAJ

The Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka High Court's decision regarding the powers of an Administrator appointed under the Karnataka Cooperative Societies Act, 1959. It was held that while the Administrator can conduct elections for the Committee of the Society, he does not have the authority to enroll new members. This interpretation is based on Sections 30 and 30-A of the Act, which delineate the powers and limitations of an Administrator. The Court confirmed the lower court's ruling, emphasizing adherence to statutory provisions governing cooperative societies.