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The Bombay High Court has ruled that Vallabhnagar Co-operative Housing Society, Vile Parle, cannot deny membership to Andheri purchasers by demanding lease premium beyond the statutory ceiling fixed under Section 79A.

Bombay HC Clears Path for Companies to Join Housing Societies, Scraps Share Limit Barrier

In a pivotal December 24, 2025, ruling, the Bombay HC ruled that companies can join cooperative housing societies without old share limits, dismissing petitions from a Thane society against a firm owning five bungalows. This opens doors for developers while mandating compliance with residential rules.
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that once you buy land, get it registered, and take possession after due permissions, no authority can revoke the deal years later over unrelated old agreements – a huge boost for property buyers in Maharashtra.

Housing Society is the Boss: Bombay HC Strikes Down Registrar’s Role in Redevelopment NOCs

The Bombay High Court has ruled that Deputy Registrars have no authority to issue “No Objection” for redevelopment, making it clear that the General Body of housing societies holds the final decision-making power. This judgment is expected to ease redevelopment delays across Maharashtra.
Mumbai’s office stock hit 169 Mn sq. ft. in H1 2025, with over 50% in Grade B assets. SBDs lead the shift, flex space dominates leasing, and vacancy hits a 10-year low, as per Knight Frank’s Billion Sq Ft report.

BJP Constitutes Special Study Group to Tackle OC Certificate Delays in Mumbai Housing Societies

The BJP’s Mumbai unit has formed a four-member study group to tackle the city’s long-standing Occupation Certificate (OC) delays that have left thousands of housing societies in limbo. Guided by former MP Gopal Shetty, the committee will investigate the issue and propose measures to bring relief to affected homebuyers.

Gokuldham Residents May Opt for Self-Redevelopment

Residents of Gokuldham mill workers’ colony in Goregaon East are showing strong interest in self-redevelopment of their aging buildings, seeking more control and transparency compared to traditional builder-led models. An awareness session led by architect Chandrashekhar Prabhu highlighted the benefits and process of self-redevelopment, emphasizing community empowerment and efficient urban renewal.
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MHADA Chief Calls for Public-Private Partnership to Accelerate Mumbai’s Redevelopment at EODR 2.0

Over 3,000 housing societies and 40 developers gathered at CREDAI-MCHI’s EODR 2.0, where MHADA CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal emphasized the urgency of public-private partnerships and policy reforms to revamp Mumbai’s aging buildings and drive transparent, efficient redevelopment.