Ask MySocietyMitra
Clear, factual information about cooperative housing society matters. General information only — not legal advice.
How are society maintenance charges decided?
Maintenance charges are approved by the general body and typically include service charges, repair fund, sinking fund, water charges, and common expenses. Certain heads may be levied per flat and others based on built-up area as per the bye-laws and applicable circulars.
How many members are needed for SGM quorum?
For a Special General Meeting (SGM), the quorum is usually the **minimum number of members required under your society’s registered bye-laws and the applicable state cooperative law/rules**. In many housing societies, quorum is set as **a fraction of total members (often one-fifth)**, but this is **not uniform across all states and bye-laws**. So, the correct answer is: **check your society’s registered bye-laws and state-specific cooperative rules**. The notice for the SGM may also mention quorum requirements. If you tell me your **state** (for example, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, etc.), I can give a more specific answer. **Professional review recommended** if there is a dispute about validity of the SGM.
Is a society audit mandatory?
Cooperative housing societies are generally required to get their accounts audited annually by a qualified auditor and place the audit report before the general body. Timelines and formats follow applicable rules.
What are the common society parking rules?
Parking allotment is governed by the bye-laws and general body resolutions. Societies commonly allot stilt/open parking based on availability and cannot 'sell' parking as property. Rules should be applied uniformly and transparently.
What are the powers of the managing committee?
The managing committee manages day-to-day affairs, maintains accounts, calls meetings, and executes general body decisions. It must act within the bye-laws and cannot override the general body on major matters.
What is a Special General Meeting (SGM)?
A Special General Meeting is convened to discuss specific urgent matters that cannot wait for the AGM, such as redevelopment, major expenditure, or amendments. It can be called by the committee or on requisition by a required number of members as per the bye-laws.
What is an AGM in a housing society?
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the yearly meeting of all society members where the committee presents audited accounts, the budget, and important decisions are taken. Notice is generally required to be given in advance as per the applicable bye-laws. Members can raise queries, approve accounts, and elect the managing committee.
can any members membership revoked by society
Yes. A housing society can revoke/terminate a member’s membership, but only for valid reasons and by following the procedure in its bye-laws and the applicable cooperative law. Common grounds may include: - Serious or repeated bye-law violations - Non-payment of dues for a long period - Giving false information at the time of admission - Actions harming the society’s interests The society usually must: - Issue a written notice - Give the member a chance to reply/hearing - Pass a proper committee/general body resolution as required - Inform the member in writing Membership cannot normally be cancelled arbitrarily or as personal retaliation. The member can usually appeal/challenge the decision before the cooperative authorities. Professional review recommended.