Introduction and History of The Consumers' Co-operative Stores Ltd.
Introduction
The Consumers' Co-operative Stores Ltd. (CCS) is a leading cooperative institution in the Andaman
and Nicobar Islands, registered as Co-operative Society No. 108 in the territory. Its operations are
governed by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Co-operative Societies Regulation, 1973 (3 of 1973) and
the Co-operative Societies Rules, 1974.
The area of operation for the Stores extends to the whole of the Union Territory of Andaman and
Nicobar Islands, excluding the tribal areas. The official address is at Aberdeen Bazaar, Port Blair.
Our Mission
"To serve as the reliable cornerstone of economic stability for
the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by providing essential consumer goods and services,
upholding the price line, and extending the real benefits of a Consumers' Co-operative
to the general public at large in an abundant measure."
Our Team
Smti. Pushpanjali Raju
Chairman
Shri. Abdul Siddique
Secretary
Shri. Mohammed Iqbal
General Manager (Admin)
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Shri. T Dinesh Kumar
Deputy Manager (GM OP Incharge)
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Shri. Mohammed Iqbal – Service Details
Name of the Post
Weighman (C.D.)
Date of Joining
25-11-1987
Remarks
Appointed as Weighman (C.D.)
vide office order dated 25-11-1987.
Name of the Post
Junior Assistant
Date of Joining
01-10-1990
Remarks
Promoted as Junior Assistant
vide office order dated 01-10-1990.
Name of the Post
Senior Assistant
Date of Joining
20-10-1997
Remarks
Promoted as Senior Assistant
vide office order dated 20-10-1997.
Name of the Post
Inspector
Date of Joining
01-04-2014
Remarks
Promoted as Inspector
vide office order No. 0664 dated 19-03-2014
with effect from 01-04-2014.
Name of the Post
Deputy Manager
Date of Joining
14-03-2023
Remarks
Promoted as Deputy Manager
vide office order No. 117 dated 14-03-2023.
Name of the Post
General Manager (Admin)
Date of Joining
01-03-2023
Remarks
Promoted as General Manager (Admin).
(Office order details not recorded in available pages)
Shri. T Dinesh Kumar – Service Details
Name of the Post
Sales Assistant (C.D.)
Date of Joining
25-07-1990
Remarks
Appointed as Sales Assistant (C.D.)
on temporary basis.
Name of the Post
Sales Assistant
Date of Joining
01-08-1991
Remarks
Brought on regular scale of pay
with effect from 01-08-1991
vide office order dated 31-08-1992.
Name of the Post
Junior Assistant
Date of Joining
01-02-1994
Remarks
Promoted as Junior Assistant
vide office order dated 01-02-1994.
Name of the Post
Senior Assistant
Date of Joining
01-02-2004
Remarks
Promoted as Senior Assistant
after revised pay scale implementation.
Name of the Post
Deputy Manager
Date of Joining
01-07-2024
Remarks
Promoted as Deputy Manager
and designated as GM OP Incharge
vide office order dated 01-07-2024.
History
The history of CCS is marked by steady
growth
and significant community
impact:
• Registration: The Stores was officially registered by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies
on December 15, 1962.
• Official Opening: The Stores started functioning with effect from February 7, 1963.
• Initial Location: It was housed in a rented building in the heart of the Aberdeen Bazaar. The
Stores was formally opened by the then Chairman, Shri. B. K. Halve, Deputy Commissioner.
• Early Success (1962-1964):
• By June 30, 1963, the Stores had 971 members and a paid-up share capital of Rs. 28,620.00.
• The average monthly sales, which were about Rs. 23,000/- in the first four months, reached
approximately Rs. 90,000/- by June 30, 1964.
• The net profit earned during the year 1963-64 was Rs. 23,146.66, a significant increase from
the Rs. 8,092.71 Pe. earned in the first partial year (1962-63).
• Expansion:A key landmark in its history was the opening of a branch at Haddo, fulfilling the
desire of the working-class population in that area. The Government also allotted a plot of land
and made Rs. 37,500/- available for the construction of a Shop-cum-godown there.
• Market Impact:The Stores successfully registered good progress despite keen competition,
extending the real benefits of a Consumers' Co-operative to the public. It was noted to have a
considerable impact on the market, holding the price line and stabilizing market conditions,
thereby reducing the chance of heavy price fluctuations
Year
Secretary
Chairman
MD
GM
GM (OP)
Branches
Date of Joining
1962-1963
R Ramakrishnan (Supply Officer)
B K Halve (I.A.S)
O K R Menon
Main Store, Haddo old
07.02.1963
1963-1964
R Ramakrishnan (Supply Officer)
S K Sharma (I.A.S)
O K R Menon
1964-1965
F W Burn (Manager, Wimco)
M B Malhotra (I.A.S)
Awtar Singh Sudan
1965-1966
F W Burn (Manager, Wimco)
M B Malhotra (I.A.S)
Awtar Singh Sudan
1966-1967
F W Burn (Manager, Wimco)
R K Ahuja (I.A.S)
D P Rama rao
Hutbay. Junglighat
1967-1968
F W Burn (Manager, Wimco)
R K Ahuja (I.A.S)
D P Rama rao
1968-1969
Shiv Ram (Sr VC of Muncipal Board & Member Home Minister's Advisory Committee
Ramesh Chandra (I.A.S)
V Singaravelu
1969-1970
Shiv Ram (Sr VC of Muncipal Board & Member Home Minister's Advisory Committee
Ramesh Chandra (I.A.S)
V Singaravelu
1970-1971
Shiv Ram (Sr VC of Muncipal Board & Member Home Minister's Advisory Committee
Ramesh Chandra (I.A.S)
V Singaravelu
1971-1972
Shiv Ram (Sr VC of Muncipal Board & Member Home Minister's Advisory Committee
O S Chauhan (I.A.S)
D P Mukupadhayay
1972-1973
Shiv Ram (Sr VC of Muncipal Board & Member Home Minister's Advisory Committee
O S Chauhan (I.A.S)
D P Mukupadhayay
1973-1974
Shiv Ram (Sr VC of Muncipal Board & Member Home Minister's Advisory Committee
O S Chauhan (I.A.S)
D P Mukupadhayay
1974-1975
Hamid Ali
F S Zulfiquruddin (I.A.S)
K S Pillai
1975-1976
Hamid Ali
F S Zulfiquruddin (I.A.S)
K S Pillai
Rangat, Delanipur, Bambooflat, Phonix Bay, Wimberlygunj, Ratnam Mkt, RK Pur
1976-1977
Hamid Ali
O S Chauhan (I.A.S)
K S Pillai
1977-1978
Hamid Ali
O S Chauhan (I.A.S)
K S Pillai
1978-1979
M Z Siddique
Pawan Raina (I.A.S)
K S Pillai
School Line, Garacharma, Mayabundher, Shadipur, Marine
