Good News for Societies! Registrar May Handle Maintenance Fee Recovery
Good News for Societies! Registrar May Handle Maintenance Fee Recovery
Apartment owners struggling to recover maintenance dues may soon get relief. Currently, they must go to court, a costly and time-consuming process.
However, a proposal recommends allowing Maharashtra’s Co-operative Registrar to handle such cases. If approved, this change will simplify the process of recovering dues.
The proposal is part of amendments suggested for the Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970. A 12-member committee, led by the Co-operation Commissioner, has recommended several changes, including granting the Registrar power to recover dues.
This report has been pending with the Housing Department for six months. If approved, it will help apartment owners by reducing legal hassles.
Currently, if a resident fails to pay maintenance, the matter must go to court. This process burdens other residents. The committee suggests setting up a grievance redressal panel to handle such issues efficiently.
How the System Will Work
1) A grievance panel will be formed.
2) It will include officials, a lawyer, and a chartered accountant.
3) Financial complaints will be handled by the accountant.
4) Legal complaints will go to the lawyer.
5) The panel will review cases and give verdicts.
6) If unsatisfied, members can appeal to the Co-operative Court.
This amendment is crucial as many residents delay maintenance payments, affecting building upkeep. The proposed system will ensure timely payments and the smooth functioning of apartment societies. Officials believe if the government approves these changes, it will improve management and encourage responsible payments.
