Society Harassment And Mental Agony From Secretary

689 votes

I have a similar case with me, first of all the AGM should be conducted by using bye-laws of co-operative society which were codified during the formation of co-operative society, The grievances letters should be given to the society if they are not taking the action on it email them asking for follow up but if that is also not answered file a complaint with deputy registrar in your case you have already done that, deputy registrar needs constant follow up and proper hearing to be conducted for the orders to be passed The police will refuse and say this is a civil matter, Write a complaint letter to the police and ask them to take your statement and ask society to give a statement, You can also file a civil suit again the Society for their mischief

Advocate Moksh Jain LawRato

812 votes

In your case, where society members are disregarding procedures, ignoring complaints, and creating a mentally distressing environment, you may consider the following steps: Send a legal notice to the society, referencing specific bye-laws and requesting that they address your grievances. This notice should highlight the non-cooperative and potentially unlawful behavior of the members, as per the cooperative society regulations. If there is continuous harassment or if society members are causing mental agony, you could explore provisions under the BNS (or equivalent existing IPC provisions until BNS is fully enforced) related to harassment and mental abuse. Though society matters are typically civil in nature, extreme cases of harassment might allow for criminal intervention. Since the Deputy Registrar has not responded to your complaints, you can file a formal complaint with the State Cooperative Ombudsman or escalate to the Cooperative Court, if available, for further intervention. Approach the higher police authorities or the District Superintendent if the local police station is refusing to file a complaint regarding harassment or mental torture. Ensure that your complaint is backed by records of the incidents, including non-response from society and evidence of mental distress. You may also consider filing a writ petition in the High Court, seeking a directive for the Deputy Registrar to address your grievances or for the police to register your complaint, especially if the situation has resulted in a significant impact on your mental well-being. These steps should be taken in consultation with a legal expert to ensure that your actions align with applicable laws, including any relevant sections of the BNS and the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act.

Advocate Rohan Venkatesh Yemul LawRato