Apartment personal gym trainer fee issue

What are the rules and regulations of society? If in society's bylaws such a condition is mentioned, you have to pay such a fee.  Otherwise, you shall report it to the Jt./Dy. Registrar of Cooperative Societies of your district.

The issue is amongst the MC and member (s), where State Cooperative Societies Act/ Rules, Bye-Laws adopted by the Society and GBM resolution (s) governs the dispute. 

Issue written notice to all concerned through a local prudent lawyer.

Legally, your apartment association cannot demand arbitrary fees without proper authorization in its bylaws or resolutions, and refusal to issue a receipt for money collected is a violation of basic accounting and transparency norms.

You have the right to challenge this demand before the Registrar of Societies or Cooperative Housing authorities, and you can insist on written justification and receipts for any charges levied. 

 Key Legal Points Maintenance Fees vs. Extra Charges Your monthly maintenance already covers common facilities like the gym. Any extra fee (like ₹900 for trainer usage) must be backed by a formal resolution passed in the association’s general body meeting and documented in the bylaws. Receipt Requirement Under the Societies Registration Act and Apartment Ownership Acts (varies by state), associations must issue receipts for all collections. Refusal to provide a receipt raises questions of mismanagement and possible misuse of funds. Threats of “Strict Action” Associations cannot penalize or threaten residents without due process.

 Any disciplinary action must be supported by bylaws and passed through proper procedure (e.g., warning notices, fines approved by majority).

Any suggestion depends upon the norms in force for the residents to use the gym facilities and the basis on which the demand is being made.

You may peruse the bylaws of the association and if the association is a registered body you can take legal action as per law in case the bylaws do not specify for collection of such fees, you may first issue a legal notice demanding explanation for this arbitral and illegal demand because the gym is common for all  and you are already paying maintenance which includes the gym maintenance too.  You may discuss the issue with a local advocate and proceed as suggested. 

Is it a co-operative housing society or any other type of society? If the apartment is running a gym there may be rules and regulations with regard to the gym and you and other users of the gym may be paying for use of the gym. If you have hired a trainer the association can charge only if there are rules for the purpose. If at home you hire a tutor to give tution to your child, the society cannot levy any charges for the purpose.