23. Registration of federal co-operative.—(1) Every federal co-operative shall obtain registration
certificate in accordance with the provisions of this Act.
(2) Every federal co-operative shall in its general meeting be represented by its member co-operative.
(3) The classification of federal co-operative and other terms and conditions applicable to it shall be
such as may be prescribed.
(4) All provisions of this Act, applicable to a multi-State co-operative society shall, as far as may be,
apply to a federal co-operative.
24. Functions of federal co-operative.—(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act and any other law
for the time being in force, a federal co-operative may discharge the functions to facilitate the voluntary
formation and democratic functioning of co-operative societies as federal co-operative or multi-State
co-operatives based on self-help and mutual aid.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in sub-section (1), the federal
co-operative may—
(a) ensure compliance of the co-operative principles;
(b) make model bye-laws and policies for consideration of its member co-operative;
(c) provide specialised training, education and data-base information;
(d) undertake research, evaluation and assist in preparation of perspective development plans for
its member co-operative;
(e) promote harmonious relations amongst member co-operative;
(f) help member co-operative to settle disputes among themselves;
(g) undertake business services on behalf of its member co-operative, if specifically required by
or under the resolution of the general body or the board, or bye-laws of a member co-operative;
(h) provide management development services to a member co-operative;
(i) evolve code of conduct for observance by a member co-operative;
(j) evolve viability norms for a member co-operative;
(k) provide legal aid and advice to a member co-operative;
(l) assist member co-operative in organising self-help;
(m) develop market information system, logo brand promotion, quality control and technology
upgradation.