Advocate Himanshu Jaiswal

Questions Answered by Advocate Himanshu Jaiswal

Q: Recovery of money from builder

UPRERA had issued Recovery Certificate in July'2022. Did not receive any money so far. How to get the money.

Advocate Himanshu Jaiswal answered
Dear Client,Since you have not received the money despite the Recovery Certificate (RC) being issued in July 2022, we need to take immediate legal steps to enforce recovery.We have two primary options moving forward:1. File an Execution Application directly on the UP RERA portal to penalize the builder for non-compliance.2. Follow up with the District Magistrate (DM) office to actively push for the attachment and auction of the builder's properties or bank accounts.Please share your complete UP RERA complaint number and any previous correspondence with the DM office so I can prepare the legal applications.Best regards,Himanshu Jaiswal &Associates

Q: धारा 76(1) आदेश के विरुद्ध श्रेणी-9 कब्जेदार द्वारा रेस्टोरेशन

उ.प्र. राजस्व संहिता 2006 की धारा 76(1) में असंक्रमणीय (श्रेणी-2) से संक्रमणीय (श्रेणी-1) का एकपक्षीय आदेश हुआ है। उक्त भूमि पर अन्य व्यक्ति का नाम श्रेणी-9 में दर्ज है और वह वास्तविक काबिज है। क्या श्रेणी-9 का कब्जेदार इस एकपक्षीय आदेश के विरुद्ध रेस्टोरेशन/आपत्ति दाखिल कर सकता है? क्या रेस्टोरेशन प्रार्थना पत्र पर जांच/आख्या हेतु पत्रावली लेखपाल को भेजी जाती है? इस प्रकार के मामले में रेस्टोरेशन और स्थगन (Stay) की सही विधिक प्रक्रिया क्या है?

Advocate Himanshu Jaiswal answered
हाँ, श्रेणी-9 का वास्तविक कब्जेदार एक प्रभावित पक्ष है। वह इस एकपक्षीय आदेश के विरुद्ध उसी न्यायालय में के साथ रेस्टोरेशन (पुनर्स्थापन) प्रार्थना पत्र और आपत्ति दाखिल कर सकता है। लेखपाल की भूमिका: हाँ, मौके की वास्तविक भौतिक स्थिति और कब्जे की सत्यता की जांच हेतु न्यायालय द्वारा पत्रावली जांच/आख्या के लिए लेखपाल को भेजी जाती है।

Q: Can you help us draft our society's bylaws?

We would be grateful if someone can guide us in drafting the bylaws for Eldeco County Welfare Society, Jhansi, and clarify the exact legal framework applicable to our independent-villa society—whether under the Societies Registration Act, any other relevant statute, or a different legal structure. Your guidance would help us ensure that the bylaws are legally compliant and in the best interests of all residents.

Advocate Himanshu Jaiswal answered
Dear Client,Thank you for reaching out regarding the legal structuring and drafting of bylaws for the Eldeco County Welfare Society in Jhansi.For an independent-villa society in Uttar Pradesh, the most legally sound, compliant, and practical approach is to register a Resident Welfare Association (RWA) under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (as applicable in the State of Uttar Pradesh). Unlike multi-story apartment complexes that are strictly governed by the U.P. Apartment (Promotion of Construction and Ownership) Act, independent villa townships generally utilize the Societies Registration Act to establish a non-profit legal entity capable of managing common infrastructure, hiring security, collecting maintenance dues, and executing vendor contracts.To ensure your bylaws are legally compliant and effectively protect the residents' long-term interests, the document must be structured carefully. We recommend framing the bylaws around five core pillars:1. Membership & Voting Rights: Explicitly define that membership is tied to villa/plot ownership, outline the transition of rights from tenants to owners, and mandate the timely payment of monthly or annual maintenance charges.2. Management Committee Structure: Detail the composition of the executive body (President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer), their specific powers, tenure limits, and a transparent democratic election process.3. Financial Governance: Mandate the operation of joint bank accounts, strict guidelines for the utilization of society funds, and a compulsory annual external financial audit to maintain absolute transparency.4. General Body Meetings: Establish clear protocols for calling the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGM), including exact notice periods and minimum quorum requirements for voting on major financial decisions or structural modifications.5. Township Civic Rules: Incorporate enforceable rules regarding the upkeep of common areas, visitor management, internal traffic/parking regulations, waste management, and guidelines for architectural alterations to individual villas to maintain township uniformity.Next Steps for Registration in Jhansi:The process will involve finalising the Memorandum of Association (MoA) and the Rules & Regulations signed by at least seven founding members. These documents, along with identity proofs and address proof of the society’s registered office, must be submitted to the online portal of the Assistant Registrar of Firms, Societies, and Chits for the Jhansi region.