Section 40(8)(a) in West Bengal Co-operative Societies Rules, 2011
(a)On the day following next the date fixed as the last date for the receipt of nomination papers, the Board shall take up the scrutiny of the nomination paper at a special meeting convened only for the purpose. No quorum shall be necessary in such a meeting. The proposer and the seconder, besides the candidate, may be present at the time of scrutiny;