Browsing Tag

housing society law

5 posts
Bombay HC quashes ₹3 Cr+ stamp duty demand against Romell Real Estate in Malad slum redevelopment case. Court rules Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) cannot be added to consideration per Guideline 26 & holds CCRA order time-barred beyond 6-year limit under Section 53A.

One Common Member, One Request — and an Entire Society Committee Is Removed for 5 Years

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has shown that even a single society member can bring down an entire managing committee. A simple request for meeting minutes led to a five-year ban on committee members, reinforcing that transparency in housing societies is not optional.
In a landmark ruling on November 25, 2025, the Bombay High Court clarified that the contractual term 'built-up area wall to wall' equates to carpet area, dismissing a developer's challenge to an arbitral award in a Mumbai land development dispute. The decision highlights the need for precise language in real estate agreements to prevent ambiguities over usable space.

📰 Housing Society Committees Cannot Be Removed Arbitrarily by Cooperative Officials: Bombay High Court

Justice Amit Borkar of the Bombay High Court has ruled that housing society committees cannot be removed arbitrarily by cooperative officials. Quashing the Jijau Cooperative Housing Society’s supersession, the court held that any such action must strictly follow due process under Section 78A of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act.
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.

Bombay HC Dismisses Suit Blocking Gamdevi Building’s Redevelopment, Says, Case Filed 20 Years Too Late

The Bombay High Court dismissed a 20-year-old suit by heirs opposing the redevelopment of Mantri Building at Gamdevi, calling it a “hopelessly time-barred” case meant to block progress. The ruling reinforces the rights of majority apartment owners to proceed with redevelopment.
In a key ruling, ITAT Mumbai allowed Valencia Co-Operative Housing Society in Powai to claim tax deduction on interest earned from co-operative bank deposits, clarifying when housing societies can legally avoid tax on such income.

Bombay HC: GR Guidelines for Redevelopment Are Only Directions – No Tender Needed if Majority of Tenants Agree on a Builder

Bombay HC rules GR guidelines for co-op society redevelopment are only directions, not mandatory. Societies can appoint a builder without a tender if the majority of tenants agree, ensuring transparency and proper supervision.
Willingdon View

Willingdon View Building: Bombay High Court Orders Evacuation of Floors 17 to 34 Over Fire and OC Violations

In a major blow to residents of Willingdon View CHS in South Mumbai, the Bombay High Court has ordered the evacuation of floors 17 to 34 due to absence of Occupation Certificate and Fire NOC. The court slammed the illegal occupation as a threat to life and directed BMC to take legal action if residents fail to vacate within two weeks.