Article 243ZT

Transitional Continuity of Pre-Existing Co-operative Laws

Official heading: “Continuance of existing laws”

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Source edition: The Constitution of India (as on 1 May 2026)
Source locator: Part IXB, Article 243ZT, printed page 143
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1. In One Sentence

Allowed pre-existing cooperative laws to continue for up to one year to facilitate legislative transition under the 97th Amendment.

2. What It Means in Everyday Language

Article 243ZT provided a one-year grace period from the commencement of the Ninety-seventh Amendment (15 February 2012) for inconsistent cooperative laws to be amended or repealed.

It ensured that ongoing cooperative societies and boards continued functioning during the transition period without administrative interruption.

3. Practical Illustrative Example

Everyday Scenario:

Following the 97th Amendment in 2012, statutory cooperative rules remained valid for up to 12 months while conforming amendments were drafted.

Core takeaway: Article 243ZT provided the constitutional bridge ensuring smooth legal transition.

Illustrative Notice: The subsequent striking down of Part IXB for intra-state cooperatives in *Rajendra N. Shah (2021)* restored exclusive State legislative competence.

4. Important Limits, Qualifications & Exceptions

Article 243ZT is a transitional provision facilitating adoption of Part IXB.

One-year sunset: Ended on 15 February 2013.
Transitional continuity: Avoided sudden invalidation of existing cooperative societies.
Historical significance: Underpins the evolution of cooperative federalism in India.

5. Operative Constitutional Text

Notwithstanding anything in this Part, any provision of any law relating to co-operative societies in force in a State immediately before the commencement of the Constitution (Ninety-seventh Amendment) Act, 2011, which is inconsistent with the provisions of this Part, shall continue to be in force until amended or repealed by a competent Legislature or other competent authority or until the expiration of one year from such commencement, whichever is earlier.

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