Which part of the Constitution contains Article 243ZN?

Article 243ZN is in Part IXB (The Co-Operative Societies).

Has Article 243ZN been amended?

Yes. Article 243ZN was changed by the 97th Amendment Act, 2011.

Part IXB · The Co-Operative Societies

Article 243ZN: Convening of general body meetings

Q: What does Article 243ZN of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 243ZN deals with convening of general body meetings. The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions that the annual general body meeting of every co-operative society shall be convened within a period of six months of close of the financial year to transact the business as may be provided in such law.

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 243ZN

The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions that the annual general body meeting of every co-operative society shall be convened within a period of six months of close of the financial year to transact the business as may be provided in such law.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

A plain-English explanation of Article 243ZN, landmark judgments and exam facts are being added to this page.

Amendment history

Changed by: 97th Amendment Act, 2011

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