Interest from co-operative bank deposits qualifies for co-operative society deduction, while restrictions on co-operative banks do not apply.

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....Interest earned by a co-operative housing society on fixed deposits with co-operative banks qualifies for deduction under section 80P(2)(d), provided the investment is with another co-operative society. A co-operative bank registered under applicable co-operative societies law remains a co-operative society for that purpose. Section 80P(4) restricts deductions claimed by co-operative banks themselves and does not limit the deduction available to an investing co-operative society. This interpretation is consistent with the liberal construction of beneficial provisions and Tribunal decisions applying the principle. The disallowance of the claimed deduction was deleted.....