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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bombay HC: 51% Rule Mandatory for Housing Society Registration
In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has upheld the validity of a circular issued in March 2016 by the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, […]