In many cooperative housing societies, members sometimes feel that the managing committee is biased while deciding complaints raised by residents. Since housing societies function on […]
Category: Legal
Share Certificate Not Issued by Society After Flat Purchase – What Buyers Should Do
Purchasing a flat is one of the most important financial decisions for any homebuyer. However, in some cases buyers face complications when the seller is […]
Can a Person Be Office Bearer in Two Cooperative Housing Societies?
In cooperative housing societies, it is common for individuals to own flats in more than one building. A frequently asked question is whether such a […]
Transfer of Flat to a Non-Earning Legal Heir – Can the Society Refuse?
When a member of a cooperative housing society passes away, the society is required to process the transfer of shares and interest in the flat […]
Can a Housing Society Increase Share Capital by Issuing Additional Shares?
In a cooperative housing society, every resident must subscribe to society shares to become a member. A common question arises — can the society increase […]
Bombay High Court: Registrar Cannot Adjudicate Housing Society Disputes Under MCS Act
In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of administrative authority under cooperative housing laws, the Bombay High Court has held that the Registrar of Co-operative […]
Junk, Construction Debris and Abandoned Vehicles in Society?
Accumulation of construction waste, unused vehicles and junk in common areas is not merely an inconvenience — it poses serious health and safety risks, including […]
Can a Treasurer Be Removed by the Managing Committee or Is General Body Approval Required?
In cooperative housing societies, confusion often arises regarding the removal of office-bearers, especially the Treasurer. The legal position is clear under the Model Bye-laws: the […]
Secretary Not Conducting Managing Committee Meetings?
Regular managing committee meetings are essential for the proper administration of a cooperative housing society. Failure to conduct meetings not only disrupts governance but may […]
Can a Non-Resident Member Be on a Society Managing Committee
In many cooperative housing societies, members who do not reside in their flats still wish to contest elections and serve on the managing committee. The […]