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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.

The society's bye-laws and the policies the committee has adopted, in one place a member can actually find them.

Society bye-laws

Model bye-laws as adopted by the general body

Leave & licence (tenant) policy

Police intimation, deposit, NOC and renewals

Parking allotment policy

Allotment, transfer and visitor parking rules

Maintenance & billing circular

Heads of charge, due dates and interest

Transfer of flat — checklist

Documents required and the fees payable

Use of society hall & terrace

Booking, charges and conditions of use

These are the documents a society usually publishes for its members. The office uploads each one as a PDF and it appears here, ready to download — no more asking for a photocopy.

For members of the society

These are published to members who have joined the society’s portal, and are not public. Members of AJANTA IDEAL CHS LTD sign in to read them.

Audited accounts and auditor’s reportMembers

Minutes of the general body meetingMembers

Register of members (Form I & J)Members

Sinking fund and repair fund statementsMembers

Members may inspect the society’s records at the office during working hours under section 32 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960. Publishing them here is in addition to that right, not a substitute for it.

For members of the society

Members’ area