Question

State Co‑operative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank and other primary credit societies may open branches only with the prior sanction of the:

• A. Government
• B. Registrar
• C. State co‑operative union
• D. Financing bank

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Registrar

As per Act (especially sections dealing with branches under Chapter XII — Officers, etc.), societies need prior sanction from the Registrar for opening branches.