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New judgments, amendments and government decisions affecting co-operative housing societies in Maharashtra, explained in plain language, with what they mean for you.
Latest updates
Each update summarises the decision, links the full text, and sets out the practical steps for members and committees.
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Bombay High Court: A Residential Flat Cannot Be Converted to Commercial Use Without the Society’s NOC
The Bombay High Court has held that a residential flat cannot be converted to commercial use without the society’s NOC; commercial property tax or a commercial electricity connection does not change the use. The Deputy Registrar cannot issue or compel that NOC.
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Maharashtra GR Cuts Time and Paperwork for Society Registration, Bye-law Amendments and Deemed Conveyance
A Cooperation Department GR of 23 October 2026 cuts time limits, documents and approval stages for six services, including deemed conveyance (four months instead of six) and society registration and bye-law amendments (30 days). The new online system is still being built.
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Supreme Court: Co-operative Society Member Can Get Society Records Under RTI Through the Registrar
The Supreme Court has held that a member cannot be refused a society’s contract or general body minutes under the RTI Act merely because the society is not a public authority, if the Registrar has statutory access to those records.