The maharashtra co operative societies act 1960 has been amended extensively by the maharashtra co operative societies amendment act 20 on dt. 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. An act further to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960. A society has a purpose of the promotion of the economic interests or general welfare of its members or of the public, in accordance with cooperative principles or a society established with the object of facilitating the operations of any such society may be registered under this act, provided that. This act may be called the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960. A new chapter in a move to reduce litigation relating to co operative housing societies arising from the provisions of the maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960 act, a recent amendment to the act has been effected on 31 october 2018 through. Maharashtra co operative housing society bye laws 1.
It is hereby enacted in the eleventh year of the republic of india as follows. The maharashtra cooperative housing society byelaws. The maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960 maharashtra act no. Maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 judgments.
Maharashtra cooperative societies act, as it stood, is designed to regulate the affairs of cooperative societies, in. Maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 provides order and laws for development of cooperative societies in the state of maharashtra. The maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960 maharashtra act no xxiv of 1961 received the assent of the president on the 4th day of may 1961. Whereas the development of buildings belonging to co operative housing society is in progress on large scale in the. Later the amendment act to amend the maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960 was introduced and the same was passed in the maharashtra legislature. The society shall follow the procedure laid down under section 15 of the act and rule 14 of the. Maharashtra cooperative society act 1960 recent changes. The government of maharashtra issued an ordinance on th of february, 20 to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960. Xxiv of 1961 the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 as modified upto the 5th september 2012 printed in india by the manager,government central press,mumbai and published by the director,government printing,stationery and publications,maharashtra. Maharashtra act no xvi of 20 maharashtra cooperative society act 1960 english. The maharashtra cooperative societies act, 19601 maharashtra act, no.
Government pushes for bill that gives more teeth to co. English version of directive under section 79a of the mcs. Regarding redevelopment of buildings of cooperative housing societies. Section 72 to 73h maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Xxiv of 1961 the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 as modified upto the 5th september 2012 printed in india by the manager,government central press,mumbai and published by the director,government printing,stationery and publications,maharashtra state,mumbai. It shall come into force on such date as the state government may, by notification in the official gazette, appoint. The maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 auditor.
The maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 are applicable to any cooperative society registered in maharashtra and having no branches outside maharashtra. Selected sections of amended maharashtra cooperative. In this act, unless the context otherwise requires. 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. Xxiv of 1961 received the assent of the president on the 4 th may, 1961. Maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 complete act. In exercise of the powers conferred by subsections 1 and 2 of section 165 of the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 maharashtra xxiv of 1961, the government of maharashtra hereby, after previous publication as required by subsection 3 of that section read with section 22 of the bombay general clauses act, 1904 bombay i of 1904, makes the following rules, namely. Directive under section 79a of maharashtra cooperative. 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. Chs 2007cr55414c cooperation, marketing and textiles department date. Later the amendment act to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 was introduced and the same was passed in the maharashtra legislature. Maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960 indian bare act law statute kanoon lawyerservices. Below, the changes from mcs amendment act 20 have been carried out in the official copy of mcs act 1960, downloaded from the maharastra co operation department website. Maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 ramesh prabhu.
Maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 bare acts live. Section 49 view judgements deduction from salary to meet society. Assent first published in the maharashtra government gazette, part iv, on the 9th day of may 1961. English version of directive under section 79a of the mcs act. Act xvi of 20 received assent of governor of maharashtra on 820. This act may be called the maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960. Download full text of the amended maharashtra cooperative. An act further to amend the maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960. Elections to the housing societies fir less than 200 members to be conducted internally by the society. App features complete the maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 in digital format. Maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 enterslice. Do check section 72final authority of society and section 73committee, its powers and. First published after having received that assent of the governor, in the maharashtra governmetn gazette on the 2nd january 1997.
By order and in the name of the governor of maharashtra dr. Appendix14 form of nomination to be furnished in triplicate. Government pushes for bill that gives more teeth to cooperatives society act. Whereas both houses of the state legislature were not in session. The maharashtra cooperative societies act i960 maharashtra act no. 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. Directive under section 79a of maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 to all the cooperative housing societies in the state of maharashtra. We humbly request you to suitably modify or delete such byelaws in the larger interest. It extends to the whole of the state of maharashtra. The mcs act 1960 cooperative housing society in mumbai. Section 149 to 154 maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. By legal cell amendments to the maharashtra cooperative society act, 1960.
Earlier, the co operative housing societies used to proceed against the defaulting member for recovery of dues under section 101 of the mcs act, 1960 with full fledged trial in the co operative court with all the ingredients e. 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. Maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 indian bare. 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 government of maharashtra issued an ordinance on th of february, 20 to amend the maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960. Mcs act is now easy to read with the help of footnotes and section reference. Section 74 to 80 maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Some new model byelaws are not necessary in for implementing amended maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 and 97th constitutional amendment. Annual general meeting the maharashtra cooperative. Rules housing societies in maharashtra by chief secretary co operation government of maharashtra maharashtra government order no sagruyo 2007case no. Information related to annual general meeting, special general meeting and section 79a of. Xxiv of 19612 preamble an act to consolidate and amend the law relating to cooperative societies in the state of maharashtra whereas with a view to providing for the orderly development of the cooperative.
Advocates legal update december2018 housing societies in maharashtra. The maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960 has been amended extensively by the maharashtra cooperative societies amendment act 20 on dt. Maharashtra cooperative society act 1960 english act. 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. For statement and reasons, see maharashtra government gazette, 1960, part 5, pages 270273. The maharashtra cooperative societies act i960 maharashtra. 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. Whereas it is expedient further to amend the maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960, for the purposes hereinafter appearing.
Chs should charge maintenance fees equally to all flats. 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. Amended by mah as amended by mah as amended by mah 5 of 1962. Section 74 to 80 of maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960.
Section 101 of mcs act 1960 defaulters in housing societies. 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 cooperative societies act, 1960 indian bare act law statute kanoon lawyerservices. Earlier, the cooperative housing societies used to proceed against the defaulting member for recovery of dues under section 101 of the mcs act, 1960 with full fledged trial in the cooperative court with all the ingredients e. May 23, 2016 refusal by co operative society for membership to any person as per section 231 of the maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960, no society shall without sufficient cause, shall refuse membership to any person if he is otherwise duly qualified for membership under the provisions of this act and the approved byelaws of the co operative. A member of a society may execute an agreement in favour of the society.
Maharashtra act no xvi of 20 maharashtra cooperative society act 1960 english act. 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 co operative societies act, 1960. Section 72 to 73h of maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960. Constitution of india, it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to cooperative societies in that state. This act was passed as a law by the maharashtra legislative assembly in 1960 enacted in the eleventh year of the indian republic. Sudhirkumar goyal principal secretary cooperation and marketing copy to. Section 101 of mcs act 1960 recovery of dues of co. Ordinance to amend maharashtra cooperative societies act. Section 149 to 154 of maharashtra cooperative societies act 1960.
Maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960 provides order and laws for development of co operative societies in the state of maharashtra. Sep 03, 2018 maharashtra cooperative housing society act 1960 ebook 24 nov an act to consolidate and amend the law relating to co operative societies in the state of maharashtra. If any state does not have its own state act, the cooperative societies act, 1912 and rules become applicable. Jul 31, 2009 by legal cell amendments to the maharashtra cooperative society act, 1960. Keywords auditor, bonus, central bank, committee, consumers, cooperative bank. Constitution of india, it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to co operative societies in that state. The maharashtra cooperative societies act, 1960 maharashtra act no. A society has a purpose of the promotion of the economic interests or general welfare of its members or of the public, in accordance with co operative principles or a society established with the object of facilitating the operations of any such society may be registered under this act, provided that. Maharashtra cooperative housing society bye laws 1. 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. Oct 16, 2012 the maharashtra co operative societies act, 1960. Recovery under section 101 of the m c s act 1960 indian.