The Office of the Cooperative Ombudsman has advised all members and depositors of Steel Authority of India Employees’ Cooperative Credit Society Ltd. to submit their refund claims directly to the Liquidator, following the winding-up of the multi-state cooperative society. The Cooperative Development Officer, Cooperation Directorate, Kolkata Range, West Bengal, has been appointed as the Liquidator. The circular recalled that the Cooperative Ombudsman had, in an order dated February 17, 2025, directed the society to settle all refund claims of members within 15 days of receiving complaints or claims. Since the liquidation process is now underway, all refund-related claims will be handled by the Liquidator. The Ombudsman’s office has therefore urged depositors to file their complaints and claims with the Liquidator instead of approaching the Ombudsman.