Section 3(1)(f) in The Multi-State Co-Operative Societies Rules, 2002
(f)[ primary multi state co-operative societies having objects and functions relating to credit or having multi-purpose objects shall be registered initially with two States or the Union Territories as area of operation; [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R. 798(E), dated 16.8.2016 (w.e.f. 2.12.2002).]