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Q: Are the MCS Act forms free to download?

Yes. All 24 MCS Act Appendix forms are completely free to generate as PDFs on SocietySeWA. No login required to browse or download.

Q: What is eManager service by SocietySeWA?

eManager is a fully remote society management service delivered by Expert Jurist LLP, backed by 20+ practising advocates, handling all MCS Act compliance, AGM management, legal notices, registrar correspondence, and member management for Maharashtra co-operative housing societies.

Q: Which areas does SocietySeWA serve?

SocietySeWA serves co-operative housing societies across all of Maharashtra, with primary focus on Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Raigad districts.

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.

Every public section of SocietySeWA in one place — the free MCS Act tools run with Happy People Foundation, the professional services run by Expert Jurist LLP, and the district-by-district index of Maharashtra's registered housing societies.

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Paid professional services delivered by Expert Jurist LLP and its team of practising advocates.

eManagerFull remote society management, backed by 20+ practising advocates.
Request eManagerTell us about your society and we will scope a retainer.
eManager AcademyTrain as a certified society manager in 7–15 days — exam, certificate, and deployment with SocietySewa.
Tenders HubPost your society's tender online — sealed vendor bids, EMD handling, and an AGM-ready paper trail.
MCS Act TrainingExpert-led courses on the Co-operative Societies Act for secretaries and committees.
All ServicesEverything Expert Jurist LLP offers your society, in one place.
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Bye-laws & Tools

Everything free for every Maharashtra housing society: the Bye-laws 2014 in force today, the draft Bye-laws 2026 arriving soon (adoption needs a GBM resolution once notified), the MCS Act & Rules, and the registry of 1.14 lakh+ societies.

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Society Directory by district

Registered co-operative housing societies, grouped by the district the Registrar records for them. Each district page breaks down further by pincode.

Looking for the machine-readable version? It is at /sitemap.xml.