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SOCIETY SWITCHING OFF LIFTS AS AND WHEN THEY WANT


13-Dec-2025 (In Civil Law)
I am nephew of owner (gratituous licencee), staying for 15 years in Pune society. Owner is in Australia and currently she isn't even able to speak. Whenever there is a power outage in the society during daytime, the society committee orders the security guard to switch off generator, citing fuel wastage, but lift and security cameras are also attached to generator and they too go off. When requesting to security guards, they ask me to approach society's committee members to get lift started
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Answer #1
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Lifts are an essential service, particularly for senior citizens, children, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities. The society/management committee cannot switch off lifts at will without a valid reason. Lifts may be stopped only for genuine reasons, such as: Scheduled maintenance or repairs Power failure Emergency or safety issues Even then, prior notice should be given to residents (except in emergencies). Applicable legal points (India) Co-operative Societies Act / Apartment Ownership Act (state-specific): Arbitrary denial of common facilities is not permitted. Consumer Protecti 2019: Switching off lifts without justific...un can amount to deficiencu in service
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Answer #2
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Well, you must lodge a formal complaint in this regard to the concerned Society. If they refuse to requisite action on your complaint, then, you can lodge the Complaint before the concerned Registrar of Societies
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Answer #3
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In my opinion you should execute a POA in your favour in order to raise issue before the committee members By executing POA you will also be able to issue notice to Committee members and will also be able to make proper application before appropriate authority For detailed guidance with respect to said issue feel free to contact me
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