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Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules, 2026

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Q: What is the sinking fund percentage for Maharashtra housing societies?

Minimum 0.25% per annum of each flat's construction cost, as certified by the architect at the time of construction. This is prescribed by Rule 106C-11(2) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules 2026, effective 18 June 2026.

Q: What is the AGM quorum for a Maharashtra housing society?

Two-third of the total members or 20 members, whichever is less. Per Rule 106C-13(3)(e) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules 2026.

Q: How does a Maharashtra housing society recover unpaid dues?

By filing Form Y-6 under section 154B-29 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act 1960, before the Joint/Deputy/Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, with a court fee of ₹100. The Registrar issues a recovery certificate in Form Y-7, which is enforceable as arrears of land revenue under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966. No separate execution application is needed. Per Rule 106C-14 of the 2026 Amendment Rules.

Q: What are the registration fees for a Maharashtra housing society?

Under Rule 106C-3(2)(d) of the 2026 Amendment Rules: Tenant co-partnership up to 25 flats: ₹2,500; 26-50 flats: ₹5,000; 51-250 flats: ₹7,500; above 250 flats: ₹10,000. Backward class and Lok Awas Yojana societies: ₹50. Tenant ownership and other housing societies: ₹5,000.

Q: What is the maximum interest rate on defaulted maintenance dues?

The Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Rules 2026 cap interest on defaulted maintenance charges at 12% simple interest per annum (Rule 106C-12). The rate must be fixed by a general body resolution — the managing committee cannot unilaterally set a higher rate.

महाराष्ट्र सहकारी संस्था (सुधारणा) नियम, २०२६ — अधिकृत राजपत्र

Maharashtra Government Gazette, Part IV-B, Extraordinary No. 366, dated 22 June 2026 — Notification No. Sanini 0321/C.R.41/13-C dated 18 June 2026, Co-operation, Marketing and Textiles Department. All 59 pages, reproduced page by page: Marathi text on pages 1–30, English text on pages 31–59.

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मराठी मजकूर (Marathi text, pages 1–30)

Maharashtra Government Gazette No. 366, 22 June 2026 — page 1 of 59 — 1 / 59

Maharashtra Government Gazette No. 366, 22 June 2026 — page 2 of 59 — 2 / 59

Maharashtra Government Gazette No. 366, 22 June 2026 — page 3 of 59 — 3 / 59

Maharashtra Government Gazette No. 366, 22 June 2026 — page 4 of 59 — 4 / 59

English text (इंग्रजी मजकूर, pages 31–59)

Maharashtra Government Gazette No. 366, 22 June 2026 — page 31 of 59 — 31 / 59

Maharashtra Government Gazette No. 366, 22 June 2026 — page 32 of 59 — 32 / 59

Maharashtra Government Gazette No. 366, 22 June 2026 — page 33 of 59 — 33 / 59

Maharashtra Government Gazette No. 366, 22 June 2026 — page 34 of 59 — 34 / 59

Reproduced from the Maharashtra Government Gazette for public information. In case of any difference, the text published in the Gazette prevails. For a plain-language explanation of each rule, see the 2026 Rules guide.