Section 7

If the Registrar is satisfied that a society has complied with any provisions of this Act, that its proposed by-laws are not contrary to this Act and that the proposed undertaking of the society is likely to be viable, he shall register the society and its by-laws.

The word “Co-operative” or its vernacular equivalent shall form part of the name of every society registered under this Act.

The word “limited” or its vernacular equivalent shall be the last word in the name of every society with limited liability registered under this

Act.

In every case in which the Registrar refuses to register a society, he shall communicate his decision to the applicants without assigning any reason whatsoever.

An appeal against the refusal of the Registrar to register a proposed society shall lie to the Minister within one month from the date of such refusal, and the decision of the Minister shall be final.

On application for registration, the society shall pay such fees as may be prescribed by the rules.

Societies to be bodies corporate.