Section 16(1)(a) in Kerala Cooperative Societies Act, 1969
(a)an individual-(i)who has attained the age of eighteen years: Provided that this sub-clause shall not apply in the case of a society formed exclusively for the benefit of the students of any school or college;(ii)who is not of unsound mind;(iii)who is a resident within, or is in occupation of land in the area of operation of the society;