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Dear Client,
Two state-specific legislations govern the registration of an association or society. One is a state-specific Apartment Ownership Act, and another is a state-specific Cooperative Society Act. While the requirements for registration under both Acts are almost the same, an Apartment Owners Association(AOA)/RWA is registered under the State-specific Apartment Ownership Act by the competent authority of the Housing Deptt of the State Government, and a Society is registered under the st

Dear Client,
DAV Public Schools in India are governed by the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College Trust & Management Society, registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and are affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). DAV schools have a code of conduct for teachers and other employees, emphasizing maintaining vegetarianism on school premises and prohibiting certain behaviors like abusive language, insubordination, and involvement in political activities. State Governme

Dear Client,
The primary purpose of an endowment is to provide a long-term, sustainable source of funding for a non-profit organization, such as a university, charity, museum, temple, etc. The principal amount of the endowment is typically kept intact, while the investment income (interest, dividends, etc.) is used to support the organization's operations or specific programs. An "endowment department," in the context of government or institutions, refers to a department or agency responsible fo

Dear Client,
The NGO Darpan (NGO-PS) is a portal offered by the NITI Aayog to bring about a significant partnership between the government and the voluntary sector and foster better efficiency, transparency and accountability. NGOs and VOs must register on the NGO Darpan portal and obtain the Darpan certificate or unique ID to apply for government funds and be qualified for FCRA registration. The following documents are required for registration of NGO/Public Trust on the Darpan portal - Regist

Dear Client,
In the given scenario, you have to bring the matter to the notice of the governing body of the Society for a resolution in the matter, failing which you can escalate your grievance before the Registrar or Dy. Registrar of the Cooperative Societies. Bye Law No 172, 173, and 174 of Model Bye-Laws of Cooperative Housing Society deal with the redressal of complaints of a member of a society registered under the Maharashtra Co-operative Society Act, 1960. As per Bye Law No 174(a), Compl

Dear Client.
Open /Stilt parking, visitor parking, and basement parking are not included in the FSI (Floor Space Index) calculation and accordingly do not appear in the schedule of the deed. Stilt parking means partially covered spaces on the ground floor or basement of a building, with an 8-foot ceiling height from the ground. The builder as well as the housing society do not possess ownership rights over these parking spaces. As per the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Act of 2016, buil

Dear Client,
An aggrieved woman can file multiple cases against a person who cheated her with false promises of marriage if she can prove those allegations before the Court. Section 90 and Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code is what the person is charged with when he has a sexual relationship with a woman on false promise of marriage. Section 375 of IPC defines Rape and Section 90 IPC talks about Consent when obtained using fear or misinformation. Section 114A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Dear Client,
When flats are purchased in the joint name, a share certificate is issued by the Society in the joint name of the husband and wife, as a joint ownership. The person whose name does not stand first in the share certificate becomes an 'Associate Member' In case of the death of the person named first in the share certificate, the Associate Member retains the right on his/her flat since his/her name exists in the Sale Deed of the flat as a joint buyer. Thus, in case of the death of any

Dear Client,
An NGO can rent or lease out its property to a Non Profit Organization provided it is permissible under the NGO's constitution and meets its core objectives. Non-profit organizations (NPOs) in India (also known as non-governmental organizations or NGOs) generally take three legal forms:- trusts, societies, and limited Non-profit companies (under Section 8 of the Companies Act,2013). Under amendments to Section 11(4A) of the Income Tax Act (1961), an NPO is not taxed on income from

Dear Client,
As stated in the query, when the execution of a redevelopment agreement between the Society and the Developer under Section 79A of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 is stalled or postponed owing the election of new Committee of the Society, reinforcement or cancellation of said agreement solely depends upon the newly elected committee. If the new committee of the Society has lost confidence in Developers, it cannot be forced to let society continue with the redevelop