The Cooperative Election Authority (CEA) has ordered the election to fill the casual vacancy of Vice-Chairman of IFFCO’s subsidiary arm, Indian Farm Forestry Development Cooperative Ltd. (IFFDC), with the election scheduled for August 18, 2026.
In an order, the CEA appointed the District Magistrate/Collector, Gurugram, as Returning Officer to conduct the election under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, as amended in 2023.
The vacancy arose after Guru Prasad Tripathi, who was elected Vice-Chairman in June 2024, was subsequently elected Chairman on June 25, 2024. He resigned from the post of Vice-Chairman the same day, resulting in the casual vacancy.
IFFDC had approached the CEA on March 11, 2026, seeking an election to fill the vacant post.
As per the schedule, nominations will be filed on August 17 from 10 am to 11 am, followed by scrutiny, withdrawal and publication of the valid nominations. The Board meeting and election will be held on August 18 from 11 am onwards. The result is to be declared by August 25.
