Section 23. Elections.

1[23. Elections.-- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, rules and bye-laws of the society, the State Co-operative Election Authority constituted under the provisions of the Telangana Co-operative Societies Act, shall be vested with the authority for superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and conduct of all elections to the Board of Directors: Provided that rule 22 of Telangana Co-operative Societies Rules, shall mutatis mutandis apply to the extent it is not inconsistent with this Act for all types of Co-operative Societies registered under this Act: Provided further that, the State Co-operative Election Authority referred to under sub-section (1) above may issue guidelines otherwise laying down the procedure for conduct of elections from time to time. (2) The Registrar of Co-operative Societies shall deploy the supporting staff to the State Co-operative Election Authority as may be prescribed, to assist the Authority in conduct of elections. (3) Provided further that the election of a Board shall be conducted before the expiry of the term of the Board so as to ensure that the newly elected members of the Board assume office immediately on the expiry of the term of the outgoing Board. (4) Registrar shall appoint an Ad-hoc Board immediately after registration of a society under this Act which shall function till the first elected board assumes office or for a period not exceeding 3 months whichever is earlier.]