Pune: Windsor Avenue Residents Express Displeasure Over Allegations And Defamation Over Deputy Registrar’s Order
Pune: Windsor Avenue Residents Express Displeasure Over Allegations And Defamation Over Deputy Registrar's Order
In an unexpected turn of events, a residential complex, renowned for its eco-friendly initiatives and peaceful community living, has been directed by the Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Pune, to address alleged complaints by a couple of members. D S Hausare, the Deputy Registrar, has issued a letter advising the Windsor Avenue Condominium Owners Association (WACOA) to act in accordance with the Apartment Owner’s Act and their Bye-laws.
Maithili Manakawad, past President & ex-Board Member, speaking to Pune Pulse, strongly reacted to the contents of news in a local daily newspaper dated 28th July 2024 based on the report of third party submitted to DDR which is totally baseless & malicious, favouring the complainants,supported by Sanjay Dharamshi who are habitual defaulters. In-fact the whole aim of the complainants is to avoid paying their long pending Maintenance dues by creating a controversy & lodging misleading complaints.
The Certified auditor Praveen Dhamal, appointed by the DDR, came only once to WACOA office, but illegally outsourced his task to Mr Kishor Mandhare who came to the WACOA office several times to investigate the alleged matter. Further Mr Kishor Mandhare has reported none of the facts & evidences provided by the Board, but misled the DDR with biased and unfounded facts, including quoting IPC clauses, not applicable to a Condominium.
The Sub-Committee was officially appointed by the worried General Body at the AGM, to pursue legal options for recovery of dues, as the defaulting amount was close to Rs. 35 lacs. There has been absolutely no financial mismanagement, as published out of proportion in the headlines. The proposal to have a Community Hall was approved by the General Body, and as discussed, only Bison sheets were used as a partition. All the furniture and electrical fittings purchased for the Community Hall remain as part of the Inventory.
R. K. Sharma, Former Director General of Income Tax (Investigation) Pune, and Maithili Manakawad the Sub Committee members raised a serious concern, that PMC instead of responding to WACOA’s request to take action against illegal structural modification in his apartments & encroachment of half of overhead terrace of B Building which also has the Fire Fighting system and of common lobby area, by Sanjay Dharamshi, a Major Defaulter (Rs 23 lacs), PMC has acted in a discriminatory manner delaying action on encroachment threatening structural stability of the building as well as the safety of the residents, by acting under pressure from the defaulter, also well known for his arrogance and uncouth behaviour.
The WACOA residents have expressed their displeasure of the defamatory news, as Windsor Avenue for the last two decades is known for being a vibrant, well maintained complex, having always adhered to the Law.
“In every mail in Windsor Avenue, I insisted that we should run affairs legally and morally. But, a small group of people here are involved in every fraud you can think of. Many of these facts are verified by Dy. Registrar appointed investigation officer and document. There are more complaints against these people with Dy. Registrar,” said Surendra Tulsyan, resident of Windsor Avenue.
Sanjay Dharamshi, another resident who had complained stated, “Area of my flats is 4160 sq ft as per PMC sanctioned plan 3299 dt 09/12/2004 & same having completion certificate no B80/3/73 Dt 15/07/2005. I have agreed to pay as per the DDR orders. I have registered Agreement No 3569 Dt 13/06/2005 with Oxford Property for area 4160 sq ft with consideration as per government value & paid proper stamp duty. Not a SINGLE rupee was evaded in any taxation. Builder’s Architect Mr.Prakash Deshmukh M/s Space Design Syndicate have given certificate ref no 998.06 Dt 08/06/2006 that my final flat area is 4160 sq ft which is as per PMC sanctioned plan & amalgamation made by builder is as per law. Oxford Property have informed vide letter Dt 10/06/2006 to chairman of WACOA that area of my flats is 4160 sq ft & instructed to charge Maintenance accordingly. Correction Deed no 4619 registered on Dt 15/07/2014 was *only to correct the flat numbers* wrongly mentioned in previous Deed, however the area of the flat remained same 4160 sq ft. Based on their complaint to the PMC commissioner, my flat was inspected by PMC engineer Mr Shevte. He has given official letter 5/2736 Dt 08/09/2022 confirming my flat’s area is 4160 sq ft. to PMC commissioner duly signed by City Engineer Prashant Waghmare. Joint Sub registrar ( Authority of registration) confirmed with amalgamated drawing that my registered Agreement of sale no 3569 Dt 13/06/2006 & correction deed no 4619 Dt 15/07/2014 are as per PMC sanction plan.”
Dharamshi further stated, “Oxford Property have clarified in detail to PMC vide their reply letter Dt 29/03/2023 that there is no violation of any rule in flats which were sold to me & having cumulative area of 4160 sq ft. Which is as per sanctioned plan 3299 Dt 09/12/2004. PMC have officially informed to WACOA vide letter no K/19722 Dt 28/07/23 that area of my flats 801,802,901,902 put together is 4160 sq ft. PMC Commissioner have informed to Lokayukta Vide Letter No 6631 Dated July 14, 2023 that area of my flat is 4160 sqft. Lokayukta already Dismissed there complaint. Also the Deputy registrar given order to charge me on 4160 sq ft from the date of my purchase. However they have challenged the order in upper court & asking maintenance for 8330 sq ft).”
Sanjay Tulsyan added, “The interview with Maithali is far from the facts. She is already mentioned in the investigation report published by the investigation officer appointed by the Deputy Registrar, who did the investigation at the Windsor office for nearly six months. The officer collected all documents from the office, and board members have signed and authenticated those documents. I must have sent at least 25 emails to all members, asking the board to follow “legality and morality.”
Tulsyan said, “Sanjay Dharmashi has a claim of approximately Rs. 15 lakhs, which Windsor has not paid so far. This claim is as per the order by the Deputy Registrar. I have a claim of Rs. 11,82,154.00 which Windsor Avenue never disputed. This is as per order by the Deputy Registrar. Amit Mathur made various complaints against financial mismanagement. He is holding on to maintenance. He is not a defaulter.”
Tulsyan further stated, “The audited balance sheet as of March 31st, 2024 mentions total outstanding balance from six members as 19.6 lakhs. Where did she get this number of Rs. 35 lakhs just from three members. Out of Rs. 19.6 lakhs outstanding, one major amount is from a resident who never paid maintenance in the last 18 years. If in fact there is such a big outstanding, then why did she go to the Deputy Register for recovery? She and her friends were presidents for the last 15 years.”
