In any society, no member, other than the State Government or any other society, shall-
(a) hold more than such portion of the total share capital of the society not exceeding one-fifth thereof as may be prescribed; or
(b) have or claim any interest in the shares of the society exceeding (twenty thousand) rupees:
Provided that the State Government may, by notification, specify in respect of any class of societies a maximum exceeding one-fifth of the share capital or (twenty thousand) rupees, as the case may be.
25. Restrictions on transfer of shares or interest.(1) The transfer of a share or interest of a member in the share capital of a society shall be subject to the restrictions as to the maximum holdings specified in section 24.
(2) No transfer by a member of his share or interest in a society shall be valid unless-
(a) the member has held such share or interest for not less than one year;
(b) the transfer is made to the society or to a member of the society;
and
(c) the transfer is approved by the Committee.