With the 2019 amendment to the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies (MCS) Act, the concept and role of an associate member have been clearly defined and legally […]
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Appointing a Society Manager Through Housing Federation: What You Need to Know
If your housing society is looking to appoint a trained and qualified manager to handle its daily operations, you can approach a notified housing federation, […]
What to Do If the Secretary Does Not Record Dissent in Society Meeting Minutes
In cooperative housing societies, transparency and accurate record-keeping are essential, especially when it comes to recording minutes of general body meetings. If a secretary fails […]
What Can Be Done If a Housing Society Fails to Maintain Accounts and Call AGMs for Years?
Housing societies are governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act (MCS Act), 1960, and are bound to follow statutory obligations such as maintaining books of […]
What Housing Societies Must Know About Valid Committee Elections Under MCS Rules
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 […]
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 […]
Minimum Members to Form Cooperative Housing Society?
The formation and administration of a Cooperative Housing Society (CHS) in Maharashtra are governed by the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 (MCS Act) and rules […]
Maharashtra Government Pushes for Concessional Loans for Housing Society Self-Redevelopment
In a significant move to empower cooperative housing societies and accelerate self-redevelopment across Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday revealed that the state government […]
Is General Body Approval Required for Temporary Car Shed in Housing Society?
In many housing societies across India, parking in open areas is a common feature due to limited space availability. With scorching summers and heavy rains, […]
Draft Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Rules, 2025: Higher Fees, Digital Reforms, and Transparent Governance Proposed
In a move set to modernize and streamline the functioning of over 1.25 lakh housing societies in Maharashtra, the state government has published the Draft […]