LawRato

What is the authority of an unregistered housing society? How does unregistered society maintenance


25-Jul-2024 (In Civil Law)
Respected Sir, I reside in a colony maintained by an unregistered society, whose members are chosen by the residents. The society collects two types of maintenance fees: one for electricity (since no individual meters are installed, the society collects a fixed charge from each house and pays this to the electricity department) and the other for security, cleaning, and general maintenance of the society. My house is currently under construction, yet the society is charging the same maintenance fee as for fully completed houses. Disagreeing with this, I stopped paying the maintenance fee. As a result, they have disconnected the electricity supply to my under-construction house. What actions can I take against the society for disconnecting my electricity, and what actions can they take against me for not paying the maintenance fee? Additionally, the society does not audit its accounts and collects approximately 2-3 lakhs in cash per month. Please advise me on how to proceed in this matter. Thank you very much
Answers (2)

Answer #1
653 votes
Hello you need to issue a legal notice Tu society officials and members holding the post regarding the same and ask him to furnished all the relevant profit and loss account of the past years along with the expenditure within 7 days first of all you have to also look into the sale deed executed in your favour with various terms and conditions for further more detailed discussion just contact us
Helpful? LawRato LawRato
Answer #2
763 votes
Dear Sir, As the society is unregistered, the same has no power to regulate the residents' fate. The said society has no power to cut your electricity connection. However, as per my understanding, you need to apply for fresh electricity connection. If you are using the common electricity, you need to pay the amount (under common law), but if your colony has a separate connection, you need to apply for your personal electricity connection. Hope my response addresses you query. In case you require any clarifications, please feel free to revert. Best regards, Prateek Jain
Helpful? LawRato LawRato

Disclaimer: The above query and its response is NOT a legal opinion in any way whatsoever as this is based on the information shared by the person posting the query at lawrato.com and has been responded by one of the Divorce Lawyers at lawrato.com to address the specific facts and details.

Report abuse?

Comments by Users

No Comments! Be the first one to comment.

"lawrato.com has handpicked some of the best Legal Experts in the country to help you get practical Legal Advice & help."