Issues around ownership transfer, joint-holder rights and charges levied by a cooperative housing society (CHS/the Society) continue to cause confusion for many members. While CHS bye-laws provide detailed guidance on what societies can and cannot do, managing committees often follow informal practices or rely on incorrect assumptions, leading to avoidable disputes.

This week’s cases highlight three such situations: the procedure for transferring a shop’s share certificate after the death of a nominee, whether a joint owner’s name can be included on the Society’s name plate and maintenance receipts and the legality of festival charges imposed through a resolution passed in the general body meeting (GBM). Understanding the correct legal process and the limits of a Society’s authority can h

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