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Essential Elements in a Conveyance Deed

Essential Elements in a Conveyance Deed

The term “Deed” means a written legal contract that binds the parties to its terms and can be proved in the court as evidence.

The term ‘Conveyance’ is used when there is transfer of ownership or legal title in a property from one person to another. Hence, a conveyance deed is a legal document between a transferor and a transferee, which proves that a title or ownership in the property along with all other rights related to the property have been transferred from one person to another.

It informs that the property is free from any restrictions and disputes. Both parties sign it and it can be produced in a court if any dispute relating to the agreement arises in future.

However, a conveyance deed is a wide term which not only includes a sale of the property but also other kinds of transfers such as gift, exchange, lease, mortgage, relinquishment and other transfers.

A conveyance deed is valid only when the property is sold for a valid consideration (usually money) except in the case of a gift deed which results out of love and affection.

It can be signed for either movable or immovable property.

A conveyance deed is executed in accordance with the legal provisions under the Transfer of Property Act 1882, Registration Act 1908 and Indian Stamp Act, 1899.

In order to be valid and acceptable in a court, a conveyance deed needs to contain some essential elements. For instance, it must:

* Establish exact boundaries of the property to avoid any dispute relating to land ownership,

* State that all the rights relating to the property have been transferred along with the property,

* Provide details regarding delivery and acceptance of the property,

* State all terms and conditions relating to the transfer,

* Be made on a non-judicial stamp paper and signed by both parties,

* Mention full names, addresses and other requisite details of the seller and the buyer,

* State that the property is free from any disputes and restrictions,

* Be signed by at least two witnesses

* Be in writing and notarized, and

* Be registered through the local registrar’s office by submitting appropriate registration fee. Registration is proof that the property is free from any disputes and has been transferred to the buyer permanently with a clean title. Once the registration is complete, the buyer becomes the absolute owner of the property and the conveyance process gets over officially. A lawyer and a real estate agent can help two parties compose, sign, and register a deed of conveyance during a transaction. The government obtains its revenue from the stamp duty and registration fees.

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Need for Deemed Conveyance

Need for Deemed Conveyance

A Co-Operative Housing Society is the owner of the Land & Building & individual member enjoys the ownership right of the Flat/ Shop based on the Share Certificate issued by the Co- Operative Housing Society.

A vast majority of Co- Operative Housing Societies does not have the Conveyance in their favour& hence are not the owners of their Land & Building. In this situation, even though each member of the Co- Operative Housing Society has paid full consideration and is in possession of the Flat/ Shop allotted, he does not enjoy the benefits of title ownership of the Flat/ Shop.

In case of Co-Operative Housing Societies formed long back, many of the Buildings are in dilapidated condition and their repairs are not economically viable. The best solution available for these Co- Operative Housing Societies is to go ahead with Redevelopment. The non- availability of the Conveyance & therefore free/ marketable Title affects the Redevelopment Process badly.

In case of Co- Operative Housing Societies formed recently, the Redevelopment at the moment is not on the agenda. However the non- availability of the Conveyance and free and marketable Title may affect its present Revenue and may be a hindrance in Redevelopment process in future. Therefore Deemed Conveyance is in the larger interest of the Co- Operative Housing Societies (and their each and every member) who are denied their right of Conveyance by the Land- Owners & Property Developers.

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WHY CONVEYANCE DEED IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT?

WHY CONVEYANCE DEED IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT?

A deed is a written document or an instrument that is sealed, signed and delivered by all parties to the contract (buyer and seller). It is a contractual document that includes legally valid terms, and is enforceable in a court of law.  It is mandatory that a deed should be in writing, and that both parties involved must sign the document.

There are different kinds of deeds, such as lease deeds, partnership deeds, trust deeds, gift deeds etc.


A conveyance deed is essentially one wherein the seller transfers all rights to legally own, keep and enjoy a particular asset, immovable or movable. In this case the assets under consideration are immovable, namely property.


On signing a conveyance deed, the original owner transfers all legal rights over the property in question to the buyer, against a valid consideration (usually monetary). This consideration, however, is irrelevant in the case of gift deeds, as they are based on fraternal or familial bonds.


A ‘conveyance deed’ or ‘sale deed’ implies that the seller signs a document stating that all authority and ownership of the property in question has been transferred to the buyer.

It is required to contain the following:

• Defined demarcation of the boundaries of the property
• Other rights (if applicable) annexed to the property and its use
• The chain of title i.e. all legal rights to the present seller.
• The method of delivery of the given property to the buyer.
• A memo of the consideration, stating how it has been received
• Any other terms and conditions that are applicable as far as the transfer of ownership rights are concerned.

Once the conveyance (or sale) deed has been executed on non judicial stamp paper, it needs to be registered. This can be done by presenting it at the Registrar’s office, and remittance of the registration fee. Once the registration is done, the transfer moves into the public domain. The Government obtains its revenue in the form of Stamp Duty and Registration Fees, and at this point the process of conveyance is officially over.

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Procedure To Recover Maintenance Dues from Defaulters of Cooperative Housing Society

Procedure To Recover Maintenance Dues from Defaulters of Cooperative Housing Society

In current situation running a society smoothly depends on how much cash reserves the society has in its bank. Few societies doesn’t feel that much heat as members are cooperative and paying maintenance bills on time, check .Regular payment from members makes easier to run society as it doesn’t feel cash crunches.

However few societies are exception to this as default by members are keep on increasing, which make committee members work more difficult to manage. Recovering the dues from members is complicated task as it also harms the personal relation with the committee members and defaulter members.

Under Section 101 of Maharashtra Societies Act (MCS), society can fight the legal battle to recover due from defaulters.

Society Committee can follow below procedure to recover dues from defaulter society member:

1) Issue a simple letter to defaulter (there is no specified format for this) which should have the amount dues, period for payment and also a warning mentioned about “Failuer to make payment, society will make application to society registrar under Maharashtra Societies Act section 101 to recover the outstanding dues”.

2) After the completion of given period on notice to defaulter, committee should pass a resolution to take action against the defaulter.

3) Under the section 101, Society chairman and secretary can take action against the defaulter and has rights to sign all the required documents which they need to submit to society registrar who will issue the recovery certificate.

4) After the submission of all the papers from society to registrar. Registrar may ask for hearing with defaulter member and verify the records. After verifying and hearing if registrar find the appeal truthful he will issue recovery certificate to society.

5) Once the recovery certificate received by recovery officer, he will prepare the demand notice which will send to Sale Officer and same notice will be attached to property of defaulter member of society.

6) Sale officer will visit the flat of defaulter to prepare and submit the list of inventory of all his moveable property. If defaulter member is still not paying out standing dues even after receiving Demand notice, Sale officer can seize the moveable property and can hand them over to Secretary or Chairman of society for custody. 7) After the seizing auction date is fixed for auction of seized movable property. If the amount received from auction is less  as compared to dues then Sale officer has right to auction the flat of defaulter member.

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How to register co-op Housing society?

How to register the society and which documents required for it?

Ans: It is obligatory to apply for co-operative society or Association of Apartment within four months from the taking possession of galas/flats/shops/units by holders, necessary for forming the co-operative society or Association of Apartment according to provisions mentioned under section 10 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flat Act 1963 and rule 8 of Rules 1964 there under. While taking into consideration of these provisions it is necessary to make an application for getting permission for opening bank account by keeping the name of the proposed society reserve by the builder/promoters/chief promoter to the Registrar, co-operative societies in the concerned. It is necessary to make selection of the chief promoter in the primary meeting of the members. If not desire to work as Chief Promoter for some reason than in such situation, any member from the galas/flats/shops/units holder can be selected as a Chief Promoter. However while submitting proposal it is necessary to submit consent letter that builder promoters are ready to co-operate for the work of registering the society. Following papers are necessary for submitting the proposal for getting permission for opening the bank account.

  1. Application for opening the bank account by reserving the name of the proposed society in the prescribed format. (On adhesive court fee stamp of Rs.25/-)
  2. Copy of the minutes of primary meeting (in the prescribed format)
  3. Photo copy of the sale deed/development agreement executed between the original owner of the land and builder promoter.
  4. Photo copy of the 7/12 extract or the Property Registered Card.
  5. Photo copy of the power of attorney if given to the builder, promoter by the original owner.
  6. Copy of the order form competent office under Urban Land Ceiling Act 1976.
  7. Detailed scheme of the proposed society and its nature
  8. List of the proposed members.

It is necessary to submit the proposal for official registration within three months of the date of getting permission for opening bank account by reserving the name of the proposed society for registration. If for some inevitable reasons, it was not possible to submit the registration proposal in the prescribed time limit then it is necessary to submit an application for extension of time limit for submitting the proposal of registration by the Chief Promoter.

In case of registration, the chief promoter should have to submit following documents:-

  1. Application for registration in the prescribed format under rule 4(1) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Rules 1961-Form A (Annexure A)

If the number of galas/flats/shops/units mentioned in the application submitted for registration is more than 10 then inclusion of promoter members for 51 per cent galas/flats/shops/units out of the total galas/flats/shops/units built or to be built in the said application. Otherwise, by preserving such proposal as immature, it is denied for registration. It is necessary that 51 per cent members out of the total members included in the application for registration should have to sign be their name. It is necessary that 10 members of the different families (Definition of the family) includes mother, father, son, husband, wife, unmarried daughter). Similarly minimum 10 members should be the residence in the jurisdiction of the society. As per prevalent policy of the government even less than 10 member’s society can be formed. However in such proposals the carpet /built up area of each galas/flats/shops/units should not be more than 700 sq. ft. Similarly it is also necessary to ensured that the entire F.S.I to be available as per prevalent constructions rules has been used and there is no possibility of additional construction work.

  • Form-B : Information of proposed society (In prescribed format)
  • Form-C : Information of Promoter Members
  • Form-D : Accounts statement (In prescribed format)
  • Detailed scheme of the proposed societies and its nature.
  • Balance statement of saving accounts in the Pune District Central Co-operative Bank (Share Capital of Rs.500 and in addition Admission fee of Rs.100/- of each promoter member and its total amount)
  • Original chalan of payment of Rs.2,500/- as a co-operative housing society’s registration fee paid in the Government Treasury.
  • A photo copy of the sale deed or Development agreement executed between original land owner and builder/promoters.
  • Photo copy of the 7/12 extract or Property Registration Card.
  • Photo copy of the Power of Attorney given to the builder promoters by the original land lord.
  • Photo copy of the NOC from the Charity Commissioner if the land is of Public Trust.
  • A photo copy of the land search report or title certificate from the advocate.
  • Photo copy of the order issued by the competent officer under Urban Land Ceiling Act.
  • True copy of the construction lay out approved by the Municipal Corporation.
  • Photo copy of the permission for commencing construction or of completion certificate issued by the Municipal Corporation.
  • Architect certificate endorsing to the construction of the building of the proposed society.
  • Minimum 10 persons affidavit on the stamp paper of Rs.20 (individual) regarding they are residence in the jurisdiction of the society and there is no residential house, open plot in their name or in the name of the other persons in the family depend on them in the jurisdiction of the society. (Affidavit should be made before the competent officer)
  • Guarantee letter of the Chief Promoter on the stamp paper of Rs.20/- in the prescribed format registered before the competent officer.
  • Guarantee letter of the builder promoters on the stamp paper of Rs.20/- in the prescribed format ‘Z’ registered before the competent officer and in accordance with that information in A B C D Table.

Table A:   number of galas/flats/shops/units sale, name to whom it sale, area of the galas/ flats/shops/units and its price.

Table B: number of galas/flats/shops/units not sold and its area.

Table C: Name of the person to whom the galas/flats/shops/units was sold and total amount received from him.

Table D: Details of the expenditure, name of the person to him galas/flats/shops/units was sold, amount of the share capital, amount of the admission fee and price of the galas/flats / shops /units .

  • A photo copy of the registered agreement executed between the builder promoters and galas/flats/shops/units holder.
  • A photo copy of the receipt of the payment made in respect of the registration fee of the galas/flats/shops/units and stamp duty of the promoter members mentioned in the application made for registration.
  • The signature of the minimum 10 promoter members at the end of model bye laws no 175 is necessary.
 Main objects of formation of a Society?

Ans: The main objects of the formation of a Housing Society are as under:

  1. To obtain conveyance from the owner/Promoter (Builder), in accordance with the provisions of the Ownership Flats Act and the Rules made there under, of the right, title and interest, in the land with building/buildings thereon as described in the application for registration of the Society;
  2. To manage, maintain and administer the property of the society;
  3. To raise funds for achieving the objects of the society;
  4. To undertake and provide, for on its own account or jointly with cooperative institution, social cultural or re-creative activities;
  5. To provide Co-operative Education and Training to develop co- operative skills of its Members, Committee Members, Officers and Employees of the Society.

To do all things, necessary or expedient for the attainment of the objects of the society, as specified in the bye-laws.

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WHAT to do if somebody illegally takes the possession of your property

WHAT to do if somebody illegally takes the  possession of your property

Following is the legal action to be takenagainst illegal possession of property

Those who have been at the receiving end of an illegal activity can seek relief under various provisions of the Indian law.

Firstly, you should file a written complaint with the city’s superintendent of police (SP), where the property is located. In case the SP fails to acknowledge the complaint, a personal complaint in the court concerned can be filed.

You could also file a police complaint about the same. Keep a copy of the FIR safe for future references. The authorities will be obliged to take action under Section 145 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CRPC).

You could seek relief under Sections 5 and 6 of the Specific Relief Act, under which a person dispossessed of his property may recover his right, by proving previous possession and subsequent illegal dispossession.

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THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE PURCHASING A RESIDENTIAL PLOT PROPERTY

THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE PURCHASING A RESIDENTIAL PLOT PROPERTY

  1. First comes in the checklist is the Zone.Check it whether the property comes into the “R” zone because if the the property is in non residential zone like green zone etc.you may not get approvals from authorities like PMC for commencement of construction or if you get permission for construction in other zone, than R zone, the  F.S.I granted for other zones is comparatively less.
  2. The second must thing to do is “TITLE SEARCH”.
  3. Title search is must to do, but not enough, to ensure the property is without encumbrances,then what?
  4. Then the most important thing to be done after the title search is PUBLIC NOTICE.Public notice is meant for inviting any objections or claims regarding the property,this will make you aware if the land owner is playing double and has sold the same plot to somebody else also and if within the desired period no objections/claims are raised, you can move on.
  5. Next if the Landowner is handing over immediate possession go for a  registered sale deed.
  6. If the Landowner has promised, future possession, its better to go with agreement to sale and the consideration to be paid should be paid in part and the payment should be done through the negotiable instrument like Cheque/D.D or bank transfer NEFT/RTGS .In no case you should go for Cash transaction, There are  likely chances of deciet or fraud in Cash transaction.
  7. After a registered sale deed get the mutation entry done.see that your name has been arrived on the property card.
  8. Above are the general precautions to be taken.

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Succession Certificate

     Succession Certificate

  1. A succession certificate is a certificate given to the successor of a deceased person who has not prepared a will.
  2. A succession certificate is given to the successor of a deceased person who has not prepared a will, in order to establish the authenticity of the successor.
  3. A succession certificate is issued by the district judge/civil judge of the relevant jurisdiction.
  4. To obtain a succession certificate, a petition should be prepared and filed in the relevant district court.
  5. If you are the applicant, then you have to prepare a petition.
  6. you have to verify it and submit it to the district judge in the appropriate jurisdiction after paying the appropriate court fees.
  7. The district judge will go through the petition and will inspect the application.
  8.  After that, the judge will fix a day for the hearing and also send notice of the hearing to whosoever fits it.
  9. After hearing all the concerned parties, the judge will decide whether he/she should grant the certificate to the applicant.
  10. Meanwhile the district judge may also require the applicant to provide a bond with one or more sureties or security.

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what is a sale deed?

                                  what is a sale deed?

A sale deed is a legal document that showcases the transfer of title, rights, and ownership of a property from a seller to a buyer

A sale deed is an essential document for both the parties which are registered in accordance with the Registration Act, 1908. It is signed as mentioned in the agreement after both the parties agree with the terms & conditions

In general, a sale deed should include the below-mentioned details-

  • Descriptions of the parties involved- the full name, complete address, contact details, age & occupation for each of the buyers and sellers.
  • Description of the property being transferred- id number, correct address, dimensions of the property, construction details of the building, if there is any.
  • Indemnity & encumbrance clause- This includes a declaration from the seller that the property being transferred is free from every encumbrance, litigation, and charge. Also, the seller indemnifies the buyer from any pending charges in this regard.
  • The seller should settle a pending loan taken with the concerned property as a mortgage, before proceeding with the sale. The buyer has every right to examine the related documents before registration.
  • The sale consideration- It’s the price at which the transfer deal is closed. This section should also mention the advance amount paid if there is any. The parties should explicitly agree on the dates of payment, the mode of payment, etc. The price and the details of the transactions made should be mentioned in both figures and numbers. The sale deed should also mention the receipts of the sale transaction.
  • Delivery & possession of the property- the deed should specifically mention the date of handover to and possession by the buyer.

General precautions before execution of sale deed

  • Ensure the title search is done.
  • Issuance of public notice – to ensure there are no encumbrances like lien, mortgage etc.
  • Above is the general information
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SOCIETY FORMATION AND HANDOVER PROCESS BY BUILDER

SOCIETY FORMATION AND HANDOVER PROCESS BY BUILDER

        The Registration process and requirements are governed by Maharashtra State Co-operative Society Act 1960.

        To Register Co-op. Housing Society, Minimum 10 member are required.

        Less than 10 members Societies are also Registered as per M. S. Govt. Ordinance No. 1094 and 277/14 Dated 10/03/1995. But such member’s flats should be less than 700 Sq.ft. Carpet Area

        As per M.S. Govt. Notification dated 24/07/1992 conditions for registrations are liberalized.

51 % of the Promoters are must be ready to form Co-op. Housing Society.

If flats are sold as per the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act,1963 [MOFA] then it is the duty of the Builder / Developer to form society and hand over the Account + Documents to Provisional Working Committee [PWC] In this  case the builder become CP and other flat owners become Promoters for Registration purpose. This society registers under Co-operation.

When the builder is not registering society due to some reasons or not support to registered society then flat purchasers can apply for registration of Co-operative Housing Society under Non Co-operation. In this case one of the flat owners should be elected as CP for Registration purpose. In this case some more time is taken to registered society as registrar is issue notice to builder for Non Co-operation. If no response then ex-party decision are taken for registration of the society. Now all the case of Non Co-operation Registration decisions is given by District Deputy Registrar [DDR] then society is registered

All flat owners should hold meeting and elect Promoter. All power for Registrations, documentation etc. should be given to promoter. The resolution should be passed and must be sign by all flat owners who wish to become member of the Co-operative Housing Society

Appoint Consultant / Legal Advocate for registration and ask him to comply all requirements. All members together also can do work for registration.

For registration of Co-op. Hsg. Society the following documents should be filed to Dy. Registrar / Asst. Registrar of Co-operative Department area concern in order as follow:

  • Applications for Name to be reserved for Proposed Society’s
  • Form of resolution electing a CP and Promoter and giving them authority for doing certain acts on behalf of the proposed society
  • Notice to Builder
  • Application form “A”   
  • Information in Annexure ” A ” ” B ” ” C ” 
  • Bye-Law of the Society 2  copies
  • Details of Accounts Annexure ” D ” 
  • Bank Balance Certificate in Original 
  • Namuna 6
  • Agreement of 1 Flat 
  • Advocate Search Report  [Title Certificate]
  • Society’s Building Plan 
  • Lay Out Plan 
  • Sanction Plan from Authority 
  • Commencement Certificate 
  • Completion Certificate
  • Promoter’s Guarantee in form ” X ” On Rs. 100/- Stamp paper & notarized 
  • Guarantee in form” Y ” On Rs. 100/- Stamp paper & notarized 
  • Guarantee in form ” Z ” On Rs. 100/- Stamp paper  & notarized  
  • Latest 7/12 or City Survey Revenue Record of Land [not more than 1 month old] 
  • Promoters Affidavit On Rs. 100/- Stamp paper & notarized 
  • Indemnity Bond On Rs. 500/- Stamp paper & notarized 
  • NA Order
  • ULC Order
  • Development Agreement and Power of Attorney
  • List of Members in the society
  • Scheme/Yojana Form
  • Registration Fee Challan for Rs.2500 
  • Builder Non Co-operation form Z On Rs. 100/- Stamp paper & notarized if required 1 copy

On submission of above document the Dy./Asst. Registrar will go through the papers And document. If found OK he will make order for issue of Registration Certificate.

If any deficiencies are found then the applicant will be inform accordingly and documents will be corrected wherever necessary. When all papers are in order, he will issue order for issue of Registration Certificate.

Registration Certificate is issued with covering letter and Officer’s name is mentioned who will attend First General Meeting. Normally the Officer concern is not attending meeting. In absence, all members has to hold meeting and has to elect Provisional Working Committee [PWC] whose working period will be ONE Year.

After electing PWC  the member of PWC has to submitted the M-20 bond on Rs. 100/- stamp paper with the sign of Officer’s whose name is in Covering latter to Dy./Asst. Registrar. All Rule and Regulations, resolution and minutes which is written in AGM Register must be sign by Officer’s name is mentioned in covering letter it is the most important step.[Many society forget this which create problem latter] After First Annual General Meeting PWC is replaced with new Working Committee [WC] whose working period will be FIVE Year. The new WC election can conduct before PWC time over with proper election process. WC also has to submitted the M-20 bond on Rs. 100/- stamp paper with the sign of election officer to Dy./Asst. Registrar.

When application for Name reservation of Society has given, the Dy./Asst. Registrar give instruction to Open Bank Account in Dist. Central Co-op. Bank  The Account has to opened in the name of CP And deposit all money of Share Capital Contribution [per member Share Money is Rs. 50*10 = Rs. 500 i.e. 10 share of 50 rupees each] and Member ship Fees of  Rs. 100/- i.e. Per member you have to deposit Rs. 600/- in bank and obtain Bank Balance Certificate and submitted it to Dy./Asst. Registrar. After First Annual General Body Meeting the Bank Account has to transfer in the name of Society.For bank Account operation Chairman sign must and either Secretary and Treasurer. Expenditure has to be made as per provision of Bye-Laws. Bank and Cash Transaction [Collection and Payment are handled by Treasure when Billing Clerk or Accountant are not been kept.

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