(1) Subject to the provisions of under the Act, 2002 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 cooperative societies as federal cooperative or multi state cooperative society in delhi based on self-help and mutual aid.
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions contained in sub section (1), the federal cooperative 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 specialized 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 cooperative, if specifically required by or under the resolution of the general body or the board, or bye-laws of a member of co-operative;
(h) provide management development services to a member cooperative;
(i) evolve code of conduct for observance by a member co-operative; (j) evolve viability norms for members of multi state cooperative societies;
(k) provide legal aid and advice to a member co-operative;
(l) assist member co-operative in organizing self-help;
(m) develop market information system, logo brand promotion, quality control and technology up gradation. Since the empanelment of auditors is still not made, right now any chartered accountant can prepare balance sheet of multi state cooperative society.