(1) A co-operative society may, by an amendment of its bye-laws, change its name.
1. Sub-section (2) substituted vide H.P. Act No. 9 of 2020.
2. Section 11-A added vide H.P. Act No. 7 of 1976 and omitted vide H.P Act No. 9 of 2020.
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(2) Where a co-operative society changes its name, the Registrar shall enter the new name on the register of co-operative societies in the place of the former name and shall amend the certificate of registration accordingly.
(3) The change of name of a co-operative society shall not affect any rights or obligations of the co-operative society, or of any of its members or past members or deceased members; and any legal proceedings pending may be continued by or against the society under its new name.