In a bid to lead from the front, the Union Ministry of Cooperation has released a vacancy circular for the appointment of Cooperative Ombudsman in the office of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies.
According to the vacancy circular, “As per section 85 A of the MSCS (Amendment) Act, 2023, the Central Government shall appoint one or more Co-operative Ombudsman with territorial jurisdiction for inquiring into the complaints made by members of the multi-state co-operative societies. The role, responsibilities and powers of Co-operative Ombudsman are as per Section 85 of the Multi State Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023 and related Rules”
“Therefore, it is proposed to appoint a Co-operative Ombudsman as per Eligibility & Conditions. Eligible and willing serving officers and Retired officers of equivalent and above ranks may apply for appointment as Ombudsman.Complete advertisement, application proforma with certificate formats, as applicable can also be downloaded from Ministry of Cooperation website- www.cooperation.gov.in (Link- What’s New – Vacancies) & CRCS Website: www.crcs.gov.in. “, reads the circular.
The applications with supporting documents submitted within 21 days from the date of publication of advertisement in the Employment News. Applications received after the last date or otherwise found incomplete shall not be entertained, reads the circular.
The vacancy circular for cooperative ombudsman can be read by clicking on the link given below.
Appointment of Cooperative Ombudsman in the office of CRCS