Cooperative Housing society Misusing its powers
13-Jul-2026 (In Property Law)
Just a question for now... to know the cost to be incurred to sue a charge on the committe mem,A small part of the society was redeveloped 2 decades back which due to attitude of the new flat buyers and the society members never got proper documentations or share certificates Members are using the allotted position for beaurocacy for their own family gains and not doing proper work for society . even document acknowledgement they do not do. What will; be the expenses to File suit and a claim.
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The cost depends on the nature of your claim, the relief sought, court fees, and the forum having jurisdiction. Before filing a suit, it may also be appropriate to issue a legal notice and consider remedies under the Cooperative Societies Act if the dispute concerns the managing committee. After reviewing your documents, an advocate can advise the proper forum, estimated litigation costs, and the most effective legal remedy.
This is a critical governance violation under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act (MSHI Act) and the society’s bylaws. Committee members have a fiduciary duty to all members—misusing office for personal/family gain while denying documentation is grounds for both civil suit and regulatory complaint.
Cost Breakdown (Rough Estimate):
• Filing fees: ₹5000
• Legal notice (pre-suit): ₹10,000
You can get in touch and we can discuss the civil suit or Consumer court route and the charges will be accordingly.
The correct legal way is not to file a suit but to see if the matter lies under the deputy registrar of cooperative societies or cooperative court. If the cooperative societies are not giving you access to society records then the correct way is to file an application before Deputy registrar of cooperative societies for access to society records
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