(1.) Whether restriction of term limits imposed by the Parliament under Section 44(2) of the multi-state co-operative societies Act, 2002 for seeking re-election to the post of President of a multi-state co-operative society is constitutionally valid?
(2.) The case of the petitioner is that he was elected as President of the Central Arecanut & Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Ltd. (CAMPCO Ltd.) which is a multistate co-operative society and his term is coming to an end shortly. His grievance is that, in view of Section 44(2) of the multi-state co-operative societies Act, 2002 ('the Act'), he is not eligible to seek re-election to the post of President as he has held the office of President during two consecutive terms, either full or part. According to the petitioner, Section 44(2) of the Act which imposes restriction on seeking re-election to the post of President is violative of Articles 14 & 19(1)(c) of the Constitution of India, and therefore, it is unconstitutional.
(3.) Section 44 of the multi-state co-operative societies Act, 2002 reads as follows: