Mumbai, Dec 06: In a significant ruling aimed at curbing manipulation of membership in housing societies, the Bombay High Court has held that no cooperative housing society can grant membership for premises that are not shown as independent flats in the sanctioned building plan.

Court Sets Aside Orders in Malboro House Membership Dispute

The court has set aside two administrative orders that had allowed such membership in Malboro House Cooperative Housing Society in South Mumbai. It held that the authorities failed to verify whether the premises purchased by the applicant existed as an independent flat in the sanctioned building plan.

Petitions Filed Over Membership of 250 Sq Ft Unit

The court passed the order while deciding two petitions filed by society members Uday Dalal, Ajay Biya

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