And whereas the governor of maharashtra was satisfied that circumstances existed which rendered it necessary for him to take immediate action further to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960, for the purposes hereinafter appearing. The maharashtra cooperative housing society byelaws. Section 74 to 80 of maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Principal acts may or may not include subsequent amendments. Ordinance to amend maharashtra cooperative societies act. Recent changes in maharashtra coop society act december 26, 2016 following are some of the important changes done in the mcs act, 1960 and also in the model byelaws of cooperative housing societies. Recovery under section 101 of the m c s act 1960 indian.
The elections for cooperative housing societies in maharashtra with less than 250 members will not be held before april as amended rules are. Order us 79a of the maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Directive under section 79a of maharashtra cooperative. Later the amendment act to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 was introduced and the same was passed in the maharashtra legislature. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. Maharashtra cooperative societies act, as it stood, is designed to regulate the affairs of cooperative societies, in. The government of maharashtra issued an ordinance on th of february, 20 to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960. Elections to the housing societies fir less than 200 members to be conducted internally by the society. Information related to annual general meeting, special general meeting and section 79a of. Whereas it is expedient further to amend the maharashtra. An ordinance to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act of 1960, dated 30th october 2018 with immediate effect salient features of new housing chapter in mcs act 1960. In some cases the principal act andor amendment act may not be available.
Raising dispute in that behalf is a dispute referable to the cooperative court under section 91 of the m c s act 1960 to the exclusion of any other court. This act may be called the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960. Page 2 entrustment, amount involved, and fix the responsibility for such misappropriation or embezzlement of funds or fraud, on the members of the committee or the employees of. The condition for membership applicant to take 10 shares of rs. Relevant extract of section 81 of maharashtra cooperative. Section 74 to 80 maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Whereas it is expedient that the provisions should be made in improving the legal condition of societies established for the promotion of. Section 72 to 73h maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Following are some of the important changes done in the maharashtra cooperative society act, 1960 and also in the model byelaws of cooperative housing societies the condition for membership. An ordinance to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies. Jan 18, 2017 recent changes in maharashtra coop society act december 26, 2016 following are some of the important changes done in the mcs act, 1960 and also in the model byelaws of cooperative housing societies. It is now easy to read with the help of footnotes and section reference. Relevant extract of section 81 of maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 sahakarayukta.
Maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 provides order and laws for development of cooperative societies in the state of maharashtra. Whereas, with a view to providing for the orderly development of the cooperative movement in the state of maharashtra in accordance with the relevant directive principles of state policy enunciated in the constitution of india, it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to co. English version of directive under section 79a of the mcs act and rules housing societies in maharashtra by chief secretary cooperation government of maharashtra maharashtra government order no sagruyo 2007case no. I preliminary section 1 short title, extent and commencement 1 this act may be called the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960. The maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 maharashtra act no xxiv of 1961 received the assent of the president on the 4th day of may 1961. The maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 auditor. Maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 ramesh prabhu. Do check section 91disputes, section 101recovery of arrears due to certain societies as arrears of land revenue of the mcs act. Section 49 view judgements deduction from salary to meet society. It extends to the whole of the state of maharashtra. Dec 25, 2016 following are some of the important changes done in the maharashtra cooperative society act, 1960 and also in the model byelaws of cooperative housing societies.
Ramani advocate the maharashtra cooperative societies third amendment ordinance 2018 promulgated by the governor of maharashtra brings about significant changes in the cooperative societies act, mainly to cater to the issues of cooperative housing societies. An act to consolidate and amend the law relating to cooperative societies in the state of maharashtra. Some new model byelaws are not necessary in for implementing amended maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 and 97th constitutional amendment. Reservation of seats on committees of societies for women members and elections thereto. This act was passed as a law by the maharashtra legislative assembly in 1960 enacted in the eleventh year of the indian republic. Below, the changes from mcs amendment act 20 have been carried out in the official copy of mcs act 1960, downloaded from the maharastra cooperation department website. Recent changes in maharashtra cooperative society act 1960. Moneylenders licensed under the bombay moneylenders act, 1946 bom. Subject to the terms and conditions approved by general body meeting of the society, an agreement should be entered into with the developer within one month under guidance from the architect project management consultant. As provided under section 30 of the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960, and the byelaw no 36 of the society i state that on my death the shares mentioned above and my interest in the flat, the details of which are given above, should.
The societies registration act, 1860 charitable societies. Sections related offences, punishments for offences as per mcs act. Do check section 72final authority of society and section 73committee, its powers and functions of mcs act. Assent first published in the maharashtra government gazette, part iv, on the 9th day of may 1961. Unless otherwise separately provided in these byelaws, the following and terms shall have the meaning assigned to them herein. Maharashtra housing regulation and development act 2012 an ordinance amendment to the mcs act, 1960. Selected sections of amended maharashtra cooperative. Section 72 to 73h of maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Section 91 to 101 maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Following are some of the important changes done in the maharashtra cooperative society act, 1960 and also in the model byelaws of cooperative housing societies. We humbly request you to suitably modify or delete such byelaws in the larger interest.
A new chapter in a move to reduce litigation relating to cooperative housing societies arising from the provisions of the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 act, a recent amendment to the act has been effected on 31 october 2018 through maharashtra ordinance no. The purposes of the act is to improve the legal conditions of societies established for the promotion of literature, science, or the fine arts and to give them a legal status. Recent changes in maharashtra coop society act procomindia. Oct 16, 2012 the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960. The elections for cooperative housing societies in maharashtra with less than 250 members will not be held before april as amended rules are yet to be ratified by the state government. Maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 bare acts live. Cooperative societies registered or deemed to be registered under the. Maharashtra does not have separate societies registration act of its own, it followthe societies registration act, 1860 for registration of societies in the state. Xxiv of 1961 the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 as modified upto the 11th may 2018 printed in india by the manager, government central press, mumbai and published by the director, government printing, stationery and publications, maharashtra state, mumbai 400 004 2018 pricers. The maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 maharashtra act no. An act further to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960.
English version of directive under section 79a of the mcs act. For statement and reasons, see maharashtra government gazette, 1960, part v, pages 270273. The societies registration act, 1860 act xxi of 1860 an act for the registration of literary, scientific and charitable societies. Amended by mah as amended by mah as amended by mah 5 of 1962. Societies registration act, 1960 was enacted on 1960 and came into force on 661961, by replacing the earlier act.
Restrictions on representation of certain class of members on committees of certain societies and for being designated officers. The british indian empire, with a wish to encourage such activities and to promote the formal organisation of groups of like minded people, incorporated the. With a view to make it easy for cooperative societies to recover amounts due by members exceptionally special provisionprocedure has been introduced in the legal system of the state by. How much can housing societies charge as transfer charges, as. It shall come into force on such date as the state government may, by notification in the official gazette, appoint. Is an order issued by the deputy district registrar under section 79a and 25a of the maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960, to remove a persons name from the register of members appealable before the divisional joint registrar under section 152 154. Section 145 to 148a of maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Societies formed by memorandum of association and registration. Section 145 to 148a maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Page 2 entrustment, amount involved, and fix the responsibility for such misappropriation or embezzlement of funds or fraud. Condition for membership applicant to take 10 shares of rs.
First published, after having received the assent of the governor in the maharashtra government gazette, on the 31st july 2015. The societies registration act, 1860 is a legislation in india which allows the registration of entities generally involved in the benefit of society education, health, employment etc. The answer lies in bylaw no 38 of the 20 model society bylaws framed under the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960, read with circular dated august 9. Act xvi of 20 received assent of governor of maharashtra on 820. The mcs act 1960 cooperative housing society in mumbai. Maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 judgments. The question is, whether the law permits an exorbitant levy of transfer charges by a society. Whereas both houses of the state legislature were not in session. Maharashtra cooperative housing society bye laws ii. For statement and reasons, see maharashtra government gazette, 1960, part 5, pages 270273.
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