Statutory inquiry ordered into Journalists Cooperative Housing Society irregularities
The Joint Registrar and District Cooperative Officer, Hyderabad, ordered the probe after irregularities were identified in a special audit report.
The Joint Registrar and District Cooperative Officer, Hyderabad, has ordered a statutory inquiry into irregularities at the Journalists Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. The decision follows the identification of irregularities in the 2025-26 special audit report, according to Telangana Today.
The Joint Registrar issued the official order, Rc No. 01/2026-Inquiry, on November 3, 2026. An assistant registrar of cooperative societies has been appointed as the inquiry officer to conduct the probe.
The appointed officer is required to submit a comprehensive report within 90 days of receiving the proceedings.
The Journalists Cooperative Housing Society has been directed to furnish various records by November 10, 2026. These include the registration certificate, latest by-laws, details of the present Managing Committee, and meeting proceedings.
The society must also provide bank mandates, income tax payment details, payments made to the Chartered Accountant, and NOC collections. Other required documents include cash books, ledgers, expenditure statements, and the 2025-26 special audit report.