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Drafted from the Cooperative Commissioner's consultation draft of the Model Bye-laws 2026 — not yet finally notified. Verify the bye-law/rule number against the gazetted text once issued.

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Notice of Resignation of Membership

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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.

Draft 2026 Bye-law / Rule No.: 42(a)

When to Use This Form

Use this form when a Member (or Joint Members) wants to formally resign from membership of the housing society.

Information You Will Need

Share Certificate No. and number of fully paid-up shares
Flat/Unit No. and building details
Original Share Certificate for surrender upon acceptance

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Related Forms You May Also Need

Application for Membership by an Individual or Body/Entity

Form 05 · Bye-law 22-23 / Rule 106C-4

Application for Joint Membership

Form 06 · Bye-law 24

Application for Associate Membership (Form Y-5A)

Form 07 · Bye-law 25 / Rule 106C-5(i)

Revocation of Associate Member Recommendation/Consent

Form 08 · Bye-law 25(c)

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