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Co-operative Housing Society

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Co-op Appellate Court holds managing committee cannot terminate occupancy of owned shops; 1988 eviction decree against Dahisar firm set aside after 38 years.

5-Year Ban on Housing Society Office Bearers for Withholding Records

Bombay High Court has upheld the five-year ban on the Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of a Mumbai housing society for deliberately withholding meeting minutes and records from a fellow committee member, reinforcing transparency norms under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act.
The ITAT ruled that the CPC applied the wrong deadline to deny Duru Mahal CHS its Rs 8.23 lakh Section 80P deduction — the society had filed its return a day before the correct due date.

Mumbai Co-op Housing Society Wins Rs 8.23 Lakh Tax Battle After Filing Return a Day Early

The ITAT ruled that the CPC applied the wrong deadline to deny Duru Mahal CHS its Rs 8.23 lakh Section 80P deduction — the society had filed its return a day before the correct due date.
Bombay HC allowed homebuyers’ ₹45 lakh refund claim against Godrej to proceed despite a long filing delay.

Deemed Conveyance Cannot Be Held Hostage By Builder to Future FSI

A Vile Parle builder’s bid to stall land conveyance citing future construction plans was called “preposterous to the core” by the High Court.
In a 21-year-long battle, the Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court has ordered full vacant possession of Flat No. 702 in Suyog Darshan Society, Versova to Mohan Kubal, directing auction of remaining articles and appointing a new Court Receiver.

Co-op Appellate Court: Past Members Can Sue Societies for Refund

In a key ruling, the Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate Court has held that past members of housing societies can directly sue for refund of amounts paid under disputed NOC conditions without needing permission from current flat owners. The court dismissed the society’s challenge to jurisdiction, clarifying that such disputes arising during membership fall squarely under Section 91 of the MCS Act.
ITAT Mumbai dismisses Dadar housing society’s appeals for 2011–16 after 7-year delay, despite society being legally correct on ₹4–5 lakh 80P deduction claim.

Income Tax Tribunal slams door on Dadar housing society: 7-year delay costs ₹4–5 lakh tax relief despite being legally correct

A 15-member Dadar senior-citizens housing society lost its fully valid ₹4–5 lakh tax exemption claim only because it filed appeals 7–8 years late. ITAT Mumbai refused to condone the “gross negligence”, slamming the door despite the department being clearly wrong on law. A harsh reminder: even if you’re 100% right, miss the limitation period by years and you lose everything.