Supersession in co-operative law refers to the dissolution or suspension of the elected managing committee of a co-operative society and the appointment of an administrator by the competent authority. It is an extraordinary statutory measure intended to protect the interests of members, depositors, and the public, and therefore can be exercised only on specific grounds expressly provided under the relevant Co-operative Societies Acts and constitutional principles. Supersession directly interferes with the democratic functioning of co-operatives and is thus subject to strict legal scrutiny. One of the primary grounds for supersession is persistent default. Persistent default implies continuous failure of the managing committee to perform statutory duties such as submission of accounts, conduct of audits, repayment of loans, or compliance with directions of the Registrar. Occasional or technical defaults do not justify supersession; the default must be willful, repeated, and substantial, affecting the functioning of the society. Another important ground is negligence in the performance of duties. Negligence refers to the lack of due care and responsibility in managing the affairs of the society, leading to financial instability, mismanagement, or loss to members. This includes failure to safeguard assets, improper maintenance of records, or disregard of cooperative principles. Acts prejudicial to the interests of the society or its