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.

6 Votes Not Enough! 6.67 Fraction Saves Chairman in Goregaon Redevelopment Fight

“In a dramatic turn, the Bombay High Court has ruled that 6 votes were not enough to remove the Chairperson of a Goregaon housing society because a newly appointed member’s voting right was denied — turning a 0.67 fraction into the decisive factor in a bitter redevelopment battle.”

Dombivli Housing Society Chairman and Secretary Disqualified for Refusing Documents to Member

The Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Dombivli has disqualified the Chairman and Secretary of New Asha Park Housing Society for denying important documents to members despite repeated requests and fee payment. The order highlights that managing committees cannot arbitrarily withhold records and members have strong legal rights under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act.