What are the mandatory returns that a co-operative society must file in India?
In India, every co-operative society must file returns within six months of the close of each financial year to the designated authority. These returns include an annual report of activities, an audited statement of accounts, a plan for surplus disposal approved by the general body, a list of amendments to the society's bye-laws, a declaration regarding the general body meeting and election conduct, and any other information required by the Registrar under the State Act.