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Bombay HC rules flat agreements don’t give land ownership to societies, sets aside decades-old Thane dispute.

Societies Cannot Claim Land Ownership Just Based on Flat Agreements

Bombay HC rules flat agreements don’t give land ownership to societies, sets aside decades-old Thane dispute.
“Being the owner gives you preferential rights, but not unlimited time.” In a firm order, SRA removes a private landowner as developer after three years of zero progress on a Lower Parel slum scheme, prioritising slum dwellers’ right to timely rehabilitation.

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.