Co-op Societies get govt nod to operate

PANJIM: As a part of relaxation, the State government has allowed operation of all types of co-operative credit societies in State during the extended period of lockdown from April 20. 

In an order issued, Registrar of Co-operative Societies Vikas Gaunekar said that all co-operative credit societies like urban, multipurpose, VKKS and multi-State, having valid registration under the Goa Co-operative Societies Act or under the Multipurpose Co-operative Societies Act, are allowed to operate from April 20 to May 3.  

The credit societies are directed to adhere to all the safety measures issued against COVID-19 including social distancing, wearing of masks and sanitisation. 

The employee identity cards, issued by the credit societies, would be considered as valid for travel between home and workplace.

Share This Article