Our society is over 80 years old and needs urgent redevelopment. We have 60 members, out of which six expired last year. Their legal heirs have not approached the society so far for the transfer of the flats, nor is the nomination registered in the records. In these circumstances, for the purpose of 78A procedure, what will be the quorum for the special general meeting (SGM)? Will the deceased members be counted in the total membership? Accordingly, how many members would constitute 51% majority to pass the redevelopment proposal and subsequently select the developer? — Prakash Vengurlekar, Parel

As per section 25 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, an individual ceases to be a member of the society upon resignation, transfer of shares or interest, death, removal, or expulsion.

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