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 […]
PMC Mandates STP Sensors in 750 Pune Housing Societies to Curb Water Pollution
In a major environmental compliance initiative, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has directed nearly 750 housing societies within its jurisdiction to install real-time monitoring sensors […]
Carpet Area – Dilemma Under Redevelopment Projects
By CA Ashwin Shah & Adv Maitri Shah, Carpet area is commonly understood by a layperson as the space within a premises where a carpet […]
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 […]