Section 88B(iii) in Kerala Cooperative Societies Act, 1969
(iii)a new Circle Co-operative Union is prevented from entering upon office or the new Circle Co-operative Union fails to enter upon office, the Registrar may appoint an officer to manage the affairs of the Circle Co-operative Union, for a period of six months as may be specified in the order, which period may at the discretion of the Registrar and for reasons to be recorded in writing be extended from time to time, so, however that the aggregate period shall not in any case exceed one year or till the said Circle Co-operative Union is reconstituted, whichever is earlier.