Section 137(1) in Himachal Pradesh Co-Operative Societies Rules, 1971
(1)If an appellant dies, while the appeal is pending and it cannot be proceeded with unless his legal representative is made a party to the appeal, the appellate authority shall adjourn further proceedings to enable his legal representative to appear and apply for being made a party. If the legal representative fails to do so within 90 days from the date on which the appellant dies, the appeal shall abate as regards the deceased and if he be the sole appellant, the appeal shall be dismissed. It shall be proceeded with as regards the remaining appellant.