Redevelopment of Co-op hsg soc (Mumbai)
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 17 August 2010
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sir/Madam
I live in a co-operative society in Mumbai which is on leased land and is 8 years old. The society was originally planned to retirees and pensioners.
My parents aged 72 and 66 worked very hard for 30 years & saved up enough to buy this house. Unfortunately, a majority of the original members sold off their homes and the new members have been talking about redevelopment (citing leaks and cracks) since the time they’ve come on board.
Of the 16 members and 4 shops, so far I’m the only one who’s objected to redevelopment. When suggested to look at repairs, all the members throw their hand up in the air and say they won’t pay for repairs.
I believe that they’re looking at redevelopment as a way of making money & pure greed without thinking about the overall implications of such a step.
Our building is in very good condition, only 8 years old. In these 8 years, the society has not spent a single rupee on maintaining the condition of the building..while we end up spending 16000 rupees on festival expenses.
We’ve agreed to get a structural engineer to inspect and audit the condition of the building, though they’ll finalise redevelopment in a months time.
Can the society go ahead with redevelopment by playing the majority vote.
If not what are my rights, and what can I do to protect my parents from the emotional trauma they’re currently undergoing.
Thankyou.
Kind regards
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 18 August 2010
Thankyou Chanchal.
I appreciate your prompt reply.
will do that.hope it works..
any other alternatives i could look at you think..
Cheers
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 27 August 2010
Dear Chancal
I met with the Deputy Registrar of housing societies at Truck terminal and all he had to say was that if the majority want redevelopment..i can't do much except try and persuade some of the other members to prevent a majority when the final call to redevelop is taken..
He doesn't have the right to interfere if there's a majority..
I fail to understand how majority interests if vested are considered genuine under our laws!
Judgements are passed, laws written without understanding how co-operative societies function in this day and age where senior citizens and members who are unaware of their rights are taken for a ride!
because they know court kacheri ke chakkar mein samay aur paisa jaata hai!
Is there no law thats stands up to individual rights!!!
