In Maharashtra, housing societies are governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 (MCS Act) and the rules framed under it, including the MCS (Election […]
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Can a Society Terminate Developer for Non-Execution of Development Agreement?
In the context of redevelopment of cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra, one pressing question often raised is: can a society terminate the appointed developer if […]
Can Managing Committee Members Recontest Elections If They Fail to Conduct Them on Time?
In cooperative housing societies, the managing committee is entrusted with the responsibility of conducting timely elections before the end of their term. The Maharashtra Cooperative […]
What Happens If a Member Refuses to Sign Attendance Register at Society Meetings?
In cooperative housing societies, transparency and procedural compliance are crucial. One such important protocol is signing the attendance register during Managing Committee (MC) meetings and […]
Can Two Buildings in One Society Go for Separate Redevelopment?
In many older housing societies across urban areas like Mumbai, Pune, and Thane, multiple buildings often exist within a single registered society. When it comes […]
Is 18% GST Applicable on Maintenance Charges Collected by Builder?
The question of whether 18% GST applicable on maintenance charges collected by builders before the housing society is formally formed has been a subject of […]
Can a Treasurer Resign Without Committee Acceptance?
In a housing society or cooperative society, office-bearers such as the treasurer play a crucial role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization. The […]
Quorum Rules for Developer Appointment in Housing Society Redevelopment
With aging buildings and the growing need for modern infrastructure, redevelopment has become a pressing issue for many cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra. The state […]
How to Challenge a C1 Structural Audit Report Declaring Your Building Dilapidated
A structural audit is a mandatory exercise for older buildings, aimed at assessing the safety and stability of the structure. In Mumbai, buildings over 30 […]
Bombay High Court Clears Society to Appoint New Developer
In a significant judgment impacting delayed housing society redevelopment projects, the Bombay High Court has upheld the termination of a redevelopment agreement between Madhugiri Co-operative […]