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can any members membership revoked by society

Source: MySocietyMitra Knowledge Centrev1Last reviewed: 2026-09-28

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.

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