Woodburn Park Co-Op. Housing Society ... vs Chanda Devi Tantia And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Calcutta High Court which set aside the orders of the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies dated 23rd June 1980 and 8th August 1980, citing violations of the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the Registrar must hear the objections of the members regarding their inclusion before finalizing the membership and forming the Managing Committee, in accordance with the West Bengal Co-operative Societies Act, 1973. The Court affirmed that due process must be followed in administrative actions affecting members' rights.