These Terms and Conditions govern the access to and use of the website www.amcltd.in (“Website”) operated by Alliance Multi State Cooperative Society Limited (AMCSL) (“the Society”). By accessing or using this Website, the user acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms.

Nature, Legal Status and Character of the Society

Alliance Multi State Cooperative Society Limited (AMCSL) is a member-based, non-profit-oriented multi-state cooperative institution registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, an Act enacted by the Parliament of India. The Society functions within a statutory framework and is subject to regulatory oversight by the competent authority prescribed under law, including the Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies, as applicable.

The Society is neither a private commercial company nor a Government department or agency. Its operations are guided by cooperative principles, member welfare, transparency, and statutory compliance. Any reference on this Website to laws, authorities, or government programmes is made solely for regulatory, informational, or compliance purposes and shall not be construed as a claim of governmental ownership, endorsement, or delegation.

Purpose and Scope of the Website

This Website has been created to disseminate general information about the Society, its objectives, cooperative activities, governance framework, policies, notices, and compliance-related disclosures. The Website also facilitates communication with members, stakeholders, and the general public through enquiry forms or published contact details.

The information available on the Website is purely informational in nature and shall not be construed as an offer, assurance, commitment, or promise of any benefit, service, contract, employment, or allotment of work unless expressly communicated through a formal written instrument duly approved by the competent authority of the Society.

Engagement, Empanelment and Cooperative Processes

Any reference on the Website to empanelment, collaboration, facilitation, coordination, or association reflects the Society’s process-based cooperative framework. Such references do not create any automatic right, entitlement, or guarantee of work, benefit, or engagement.

Empanelment, if undertaken, is only for capability assessment and cooperative facilitation purposes and does not amount to work allotment, contractual assurance, or exclusive association. All engagements of the Society are governed strictly by applicable law, approved policies, documented procedures, and decisions of the Board of Directors or other competent bodies as per the Bye-laws.

User Conduct and Responsibilities

Any person accessing or using the Website is expected to act in good faith and in a manner consistent with the cooperative ethos. Users shall not misuse the Website, submit false or misleading information, impersonate any individual or entity, or claim unauthorised association with the Society.

No user is permitted to represent, directly or indirectly, that they are acting on behalf of the Society unless such authority is granted in writing by the Society. Any misuse or misrepresentation may invite appropriate action as permissible under law.

Intellectual Property and Use Restrictions

All content available on this Website, including but not limited to text, logos, design elements, documents, and layout, is the property of the Society unless otherwise stated. The cooperative name, identity, and insignia are protected and shall not be used for commercial or misleading purposes without prior written consent.

Reproduction, distribution, or modification of Website content without authorisation is prohibited, except where permitted by law for non-commercial and informational use.

Disclaimer Regarding Government Affiliation

While multi-state cooperative societies are established under a parliamentary statute and operate within a regulated framework, nothing on this Website shall be interpreted as implying that the Society is a Government body or that it performs sovereign or governmental functions.

The Society operates independently as a cooperative institution, subject to statutory regulation, and any governmental reference shall be read in that limited regulatory context only.

Limitation of Liability

The information provided on this Website is made available on an “as-is” basis for general awareness. While the Society endeavours to ensure accuracy and reliability, it does not warrant that the content is free from errors or omissions.

The Society shall not be liable for any direct or indirect loss, damage, or consequence arising from reliance on the information available on the Website or from any interruption, technical issue, or unauthorised access beyond its reasonable control.

Privacy and Data Protection

Use of this Website is also governed by the Society’s Privacy Policy, which forms an integral part of these Terms. Users are advised to read the Privacy Policy carefully to understand how personal information is handled in accordance with applicable Indian laws.

External Links

The Website may contain links to external websites or resources for informational convenience. The Society does not control or endorse such third-party websites and is not responsible for their content, policies, or practices.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any dispute arising in relation to the use of the Website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts at New Delhi, unless otherwise prescribed by law.

Amendments and Continuity

The Society reserves the right to amend or update these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in law, policy, or operational requirements. Continued use of the Website after such updates shall be deemed acceptance of the revised Terms.

VENDOR EMPANELMENT POLICY

1. Preamble and Legal Status

Alliance Multi State Cooperative Society Limited (AMCSL) (“the Society”) is a member-based, statutorily regulated multi-state cooperative society registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and governed by its registered Bye-laws and applicable laws.

This Vendor Empanelment Policy is framed to establish a transparent, fair, and procedure-driven system for empanelling vendors, service providers, suppliers, consultants, contractors, and allied entities for potential cooperation with the Society.

This Policy is administrative and facilitative in nature and does not create any commercial, contractual, or guaranteed relationship.

2. Objective of Vendor Empanelment

The objectives of vendor empanelment are to:

• Assess the credentials, capability, experience, and compliance status of vendors
• Create and maintain a structured and verifiable vendor database
• Facilitate smooth and compliant implementation of activities approved by the Society
• Promote transparency and prevent informal or ad-hoc engagements

Empanelment is undertaken only for administrative facilitation and capability assessment.

3. Nature and Effect of Empanelment

Empanelment under this Policy:

• Does not amount to allotment or guarantee of work
• Does not create any contractual obligation
• Does not confer exclusivity or preferential rights
• Does not assure payment, engagement, or continuity

Any engagement, if and when undertaken, shall be subject to:

• Approval by the competent authority of the Society
• Compliance with applicable laws and rules
• Execution of a separate written agreement / work order, wherever required

4. Scope of Vendors Covered

The Society may empanel entities including, but not limited to:

• Manufacturers and suppliers
• Service providers and consultants
• Contractors and agencies
• Cooperative institutions and allied organisations

Empanelment may be carried out online, offline, or through a hybrid process, as decided by the Society.

5. Eligibility Criteria (Indicative)

Vendors applying for empanelment should generally fulfil:

• Valid legal existence under applicable law
• Relevant registrations (PAN, GST, etc., as applicable)
• Adequate experience, technical competence, and capacity
• Compliance with statutory and tax obligations
• No record of blacklisting or serious adverse findings

The Society reserves the right to modify or relax eligibility criteria based on operational requirements.

6. Empanelment Process

The empanelment process shall include:

1. Submission of empanelment application (online/offline)
2. Preliminary scrutiny of documents
3. Verification and evaluation of credentials
4. Recommendation by the designated committee / officer
5. Approval by the competent authority of the Society

The Society may seek clarifications or additional documents at any stage.

7. Annual Empanelment Processing Fee

The Society may prescribe an annual, non-refundable empanelment processing fee, as decided by the Board from time to time.

The empanelment processing fee is charged solely towards administrative, documentation, verification, scrutiny, periodic review, and maintenance costs involved in managing and updating the Society’s vendor empanelment database on a continuous basis.

Payment of the annual empanelment processing fee:

• Is non-refundable
• Is not a security deposit or advance
• Does not guarantee or assure any work, contract, or engagement
• Does not create any right or entitlement against the Society

8. Revision of Empanelment Fee

The Society reserves the right to revise, enhance, reduce, or otherwise modify the annual empanelment processing fee from time to time, with the approval of the Board, based on administrative requirements, operational costs, or statutory considerations.

Any such revision shall be prospective in nature and shall be applicable only from the date notified by the Society. Vendors shall be duly informed through appropriate communication channels.

9. Validity and Review of Empanelment

Empanelment, if approved, shall remain valid for the period specified by the Society and shall be subject to periodic review. Renewal, continuation, or discontinuation shall depend on compliance, performance, organisational requirements, and decisions of the competent authority.

10. Suspension or Removal from Empanelled List

The Society may suspend or remove a vendor from the empanelled list in case of:

• False, misleading, or incomplete information
• Statutory non-compliance or adverse findings
• Conduct prejudicial to the interests of the Society
• Directions issued by any competent authority

Such action shall be taken in a fair and reasonable manner.

11. Confidentiality

Information and documents submitted by vendors shall be used only for empanelment and internal evaluation purposes and shall be handled with reasonable confidentiality, subject to applicable laws.

12. No Right to Claim

Empanelled vendors shall have no right to claim work, compensation, damages, refund, or continuation merely by virtue of empanelment with the Society.

13. Governing Law

This Policy shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of India, particularly the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 and rules framed thereunder.

14. Amendment and Withdrawal

The Society reserves the right to amend, modify, suspend, or withdraw this Policy at any time, as deemed necessary in the interest of the Society or to comply with statutory requirements.

Contact Information

For any clarification or enquiry regarding these Terms, the Society may be contacted at: info@amcltd.in