Dispute between Cooperative housing society mgmt committee and flat owner

Dear Client,
A dispute arises between a member and a cooperative society are primarily resolved through the statutory process outlined Section 102 of the Haryana Co-operative Societies Act, 1984, and the Rule 81 of the Haryana Co-operative Societies Rules, 1989. As per Section 102(1)(b) of the Act, 1984, if any dispute touching the constitution, management or the business of a co-operative society, arises between a member, past member or persons claiming through a member, past member or deceased member and the society, its committee or any officer, agent or employee of the society or liquidator, past or present desires to have the dispute determined in accordance with the said section, the party shall make a written application to the Registrar of the Cooperative Societies, stating the substance of the dispute and the name and addresses of the other party. Under Section 103 of the Act, the Registrar may, on receipt of the reference of dispute for arbitration under Section 102, (a) decide the dispute himself; (b) transfer it for disposal to any person who has been vested by the Government with powers in that behalf; or (c) refer it for disposal to any other person as arbitrator. The decision of the Registrar or Arbitrator is legally binding on the parties involved in the dispute. An aggrieved member can appeal to the Co-operative Societies Appeals Tribunal challenging the decision of the Registrar or an arbitrator within the prescribed time. Hence, it is advisable to contact/visit the office of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Haryana, for specific guidance or seek legal advices from a legal counsel specializing in cooperative law to navigate the issue effectively.