Conveyance of a Property is transferring the Rights, Title, Interest and Ownership of a Property from the Seller to the buyer. In case of a Co- Operative Housing Society (formed by the Flat Purchasers/ Owners under the provisions of Maharashtra Co- Operative Societies Act, 1960), Conveyance is transferring the Rights, Title, Interest and Ownership of the Land and Building from the Land Owner/ Property Developer to the Co- Operative Housing Society.

We were already working on several cases of a similar kind under the provision of Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963(MOFA). Nearly 80% of the Co-operative Housing Societies had not received the Conveyance of land and building in their favour from the Builder. The amendments were to be carried out in the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963 under the auspices of a Competent Authority to hear the grievances on Conveyance by the Societies or other legal bodies in 2005. The President of India gave the assent on February 25, 2008, and it became the Law of the Land.

In June 2008, the necessary notifications were issued by the Government of Maharashtra designating the District Deputy Registrars of the Co-operative Societies as the Competent Authorities under the MOFA even after a lapse of 18 months cases were accepted by the Competent Authority. Execution & Registration of Conveyance, Deemed Conveyance, Deeds & Agreements etc..

Deemed Conveyance is an Amendment under sub- section (3) of section 11 of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the Promotion of Construction, Sale, Management and Transfer) Act, 1963. The following will give you more clarity on what this is all about.

• Deemed Conveyance Amendment is applicable to the Societies that have not received Conveyance from the Land Owners & Property Developers
within 4 Months of their formation.
• The aggrieved Society shall make a Deemed Conveyance Application to the Competent Authority designated by Government of Maharashtra.
• The Deemed Conveyance Application of the Society shall include the Documents notified by Government of Maharashtra for Deemed
Conveyance.
• The Competent Authority shall hear the say of the Land Owners & Property Developers.
• The Competent Authority on satisfaction shall issue the Deemed Conveyance Order & Certificate in favour of the
Aggrieved Society.
• The Competent Authority shall execute the Deemed Conveyance Deed on behalf of the Defaulting Land Owners & Property Developers with the Aggrieved Society.

List of Documents for Deemed Conveyance as under

• Resolution & Notice to Builder
• Development Agreement
• Power of Attorney
• Layout Plan (Blueprint)
• Commencement Certificate, if so
• Completion Certificate, if so
• 7/12 Extract
• Search Title Report
• N.A. Order & U.L.C Order
• Single copy of an Agreement (First Buyer)
• All Index- II of all flats/shops
• Architect Certificate of Area
• Society Registration Certificate

For More information please contact us:
Advocates for Deemed Conveyance in Pune
Ved Legal
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Mobile: +91 9763040088

We offer legal consultancy on an annual basis for Co-Operative Housing Societies in and around.
The legal consultancy will be provided for registered & to be registered societies on following services:-

1. Consultancy for Society Registration / Formation.
2. Consultancy for Conveyance Deed / Deemed Conveyance.
3. Consultancy for society issues mentioned here in under:
   1. Recovery Proceeding u/s. 101 MCS Act 1960 [ Up to Rs. 25,000/- recovery only.]
   2. Consultancy & basic compliance for recovery i.e. issuance of notices etc… and letters to defaulter members etc…
   3. Consultancy regarding laws and bylaws of the society.
   4. Consultancy for procedure related to share certificates.
   5. Consultancy for the election of managing committee.
   6. Consultancy for GBM, SGM & AGM etc…
   7. Consultancy to initiate legal proceedings against any member who causes nuisance to the society
   8. Consultation for documents authentication.
   9. Consultancy for any other miscellaneous society related matters excluding the following judicial or quasi-judicial matters [Court Cases].

For More information please contact us:
Advocates for Deemed Conveyance in Pune
Ved Legal
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Mobile: +91 9763040088

FORMATION / REGISTRATION OF CO-OPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETIES IN PUNE

According to the Law, every Builder / Developer has to form a Housing Co-operative Society with limited options available in this regard to managing the affairs of the building i.e.

(a) Condominium

(b) Private Limited Company and

(c) Co-operative Society, (excluding the unrealistic rental housing),

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to state that in at least 90% the Promoters and / or the Builders have formed a Housing Co-operative Society.

The basic requirements for a Co-operative Housing Society Registration normally are unknown to the flat/unit purchasers. It is the statutory obligation cast upon the builder, where the builder acts as a friend, philosopher, and guide of the promoters and helps them in forming a Co- operative Housing Society.

There are four types of Housing Co-operative Societies

(a) Open Plot type Societies [Tenant ownership]

(b) Flat Owners Societies [Tenant Co-partnership]

(c) Tenant Societies

(d) Housing Board Societies.

The procedure for <strong>Co-operative Housing Society Registration</strong> begins with electing a Chief Promoter in a meeting of the Promoters. The builder under the Flat Owners type of co-operative society has the first right to act as the chief promoter. The developer / flat purchasers should call for a meeting of the Promoters by issuing the notice under Agenda of the meeting given at least 14 days notice to the Promoters. In this meeting, a Chief Promoter is elected who can exercise such powers and carry out such functions as are mentioned in the minutes of the Promoters of the proposed Co-operative Society. After electing the Chief Promoter, the proposed name of the society has to be decided by the Promoters. Normally, the name reservation proposal should be accompanied by the signature of at least 5 Promoters who have attended the meeting. It is a common belief that the Society should consist of at least 5 members. It would be of interest to note that the model bye-laws define flat as a Flat means a separate set and self-contained set of premises used or intended to be used or intended to be used for residence, or office or showroom, or shop, or godown and includes a garage, or dispensary, or consulting room, or clinic, or flour mill, the premises forming part of a building and includes an apartment. On allotment of name and permission to open a bank account by the Registrar, the Chief Promoter has to collect Share Capital, Entrance Fees from promoters and deposit the same in the branch of the bank permitted by the Registrar. It should be noted that the amount cannot be withdrawn from the Bank till the Society is Registered or its Registration is refused, except with prior written permission of the Registrar. The Chief Promoter should submit Registration Proposal to the Registering Authority within a period of 3 months from the date of issue of Letter of Reservation in the name of the proposed Society.

The documents that need to be submitted to the Registering Authorities for Housing Co-operative Society Registration are as under:

1. Application for registration of Housing Co-operative Society in Form A along with Statement A. Enclosure to application for Registration as per Rule 4(1) of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Rules, 1961.

2. Information about proposed Housing Co-operative Society in Statement ‘B’ (vide Govt. Circular dated 2-5-1980).

3. Information about promoter members of the proposed Housing Co-operative Society in Statement ‘C’ (vide Govt. Circular dt. 2-5-1980).

4. A Statement of Accounts as per Form D.

5. Model Bye-laws.

6. Bank Balance Certificate.

7. S.B.I. / Treasury Challan for payment of Registration Fee of Rs. 2500

8. Title Clearance Certificate from an Advocate

9. A true copy of the approved Building Plan.

10. Letter of Authority Granting permission to commence construction work/Completion Certificate (if applicable).

11. Affidavit on Rs. 100/- Stamp Paper from at least 10 promoter members to the effect that they are residing in the area of operation of the Society (Proposed), made before a Competent Authority.

12. An affidavit from the Chief Promoter on Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/- executed before the Competent Authority in form ‘Y’.

13. Certified True Copy of an agreement made on Stamp paper and registered between the builder, promoter and purchasers of flat.

14. Where the promoter members are firms/ companies, a letter of authority from such firms/companies authorizing the promoter to sign on behalf of firm / company. 15. In the case of such proposed societies, names of 60% of the flat holders of the total number of flats constructed or proposed to be constructed as per the plan approved, must be included in Statement ‘A’ to be attached to the Registration Proposal. It is the duty of the Registrar to register the society and on registration of the society; it becomes a separate legal entity. Thereafter, the management of the affairs of the society is carried out by the managing committee which is elected by the general body meeting of the society. It may be of interest to note that in a co-operative society the principle is one member one vote. In a co-operative society, the right to be exercised in the general body meeting is a personal right. This is one of the reasons why even a person holding a power of attorney cannot attend the general body meeting of the society. The quantum of the capital being introduced by the member is not of much importance. Preference should be given to the formation of a private limited company if one member proposes to acquire the majority of flats in the building.

Ved Legal offers expert legal services tailored for Cooperative Housing Societies undertaking redevelopment. With extensive experience in conveyance, compliance, and cooperative law, we ensure societies are legally empowered throughout the redevelopment journey.

1. Pre-Redevelopment Legal Advisory

Legal feasibility analysis of redevelopment

Review of title, conveyance status & society records

MOFA, RERA, and UDCPR compliance advisory

Drafting of notices, circulars & society resolutions

2. Developer Selection (Legal Oversight)

Legal vetting of tenders & RFP documents

Due diligence of developer credentials & litigation history

Drafting of Letter of Intent (LoI)

Legal compliance for general body resolutions

3. Drafting & Vetting of Legal Documentation

Development Agreement

Power of Attorney (PoA)

Tripartite Agreements

Indemnity Bonds, Consent Letters & Member Agreements

4. Regulatory Filings & Legal Representation

Compliance with MOFA, RERA, Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act

Approvals before Registrar, Collector, PMC/PCMC, SRA

Drafting and response to legal notices

Representation in case of objections or disputes

5. Post-Agreement Legal Support

Monitoring of developer’s legal obligations

Dispute resolution during construction or delays

Advisory on Occupancy Certificate (OC), society reconstitution & final conveyance

Why Choose Ved Legal?

Specialized in Cooperative & Redevelopment Law

Independent & Society-Centric Legal Approach

Proven Track Record with Housing Societies Across Pune

Transparent & Structured Legal Process

Partner with Ved Legal for Legally Secure Redevelopment

From the first society meeting to final handover, we stand by your side

REDEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Ved Legal – Trusted Legal Advisors to Cooperative Housing Societies in PuneLegal Services for Redevelopment ProjectsVed Legal offers expert legal services tailored for Cooperative Housing Societies undertaking redevelopment. With extensive experience in conveyance, compliance, and cooperative law, we ensure societies are legally empowered throughout the redevelopment journey.

Our Legal Services Scope

1. Pre-Redevelopment Legal AdvisoryLegal feasibility analysis of redevelopment
Review of title, conveyance status & society records
MOFA, RERA, and UDCPR compliance advisory
Drafting of notices, circulars & society resolutions

2. Developer Selection (Legal Oversight)Legal vetting of tenders & RFP documents
Due diligence of developer credentials & litigation history
Drafting of Letter of Intent (LoI)
Legal compliance for general body resolutions

3. Drafting & Vetting of Legal DocumentationDevelopment Agreement
Power of Attorney (PoA)
Tripartite Agreements
Indemnity Bonds, Consent Letters & Member Agreements

4. Regulatory Filings & Legal RepresentationCompliance with MOFA, RERA, Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act
Approvals before Registrar, Collector, PMC/PCMC, SRA
Drafting and response to legal notices
Representation in case of objections or disputes

5. Post-Agreement Legal SupportMonitoring of developer’s legal obligations
Dispute resolution during construction or delays
Advisory on Occupancy Certificate (OC), society reconstitution & final conveyance

Why Choose Ved Legal?

Specialized in Cooperative & Redevelopment Law
Independent & Society-Centric Legal Approach
Proven Track Record with Housing Societies Across Pune
Transparent & Structured Legal Process
Partner with Ved Legal for Legally Secure Redevelopment From the first society meeting to final handover, we stand by your side.Let us help you navigate the legal landscape of redevelopment with confidence and clarity.
Contact Us: Ved Legal Pune, Maharashtra Phone: 9763040088

Email: [email protected]Website: www.vedlegal.com

SOCIETY REGISTRATION

 First general body meeting (before registration)

In this meeting under Society’s Model Bye-law 3(iii), the Chief Promoter (could be the builder) is primarily selected by the promoters, who are members co-signing the registration application before the Registering Authority, under Bye-law 3(xii).

In this meeting, necessary resolutions are passed like opening the account in a bank in the name of proposed society and for obtaining permission for reserving the name of the society. It is compulsory for SRA/ MHADA recognized societies, for the first meeting to be video-recorded.

Application for registration

Normally, the name reservation proposal should be accompanied with the society resolutions and signatures of at least 10 Promoters who have attended the meeting. On allotment of name and permission to open a bank account by the Registrar, the Chief Promoter has to collect Share Capital, Entrance Fees from promoters and deposit the same in the branch of the bank permitted by the Registrar. It should be noted that the amount cannot be withdrawn from the Bank till the society is registered or its registration is refused, except with prior written permission of the Registrar. The Chief Promoter should submit registration proposal to the registering authority within a period of 3 months from the date of issue of Letter of Reservation in the name of the proposed society.

If builder/ promoter is not co-operating in registering the Co-operative Housing Society, then in that case, the application for registration of society be submitted in Form 6 (Rule 12) before the District Deputy Registrar, who has been given power under section 10(1) of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act 1963. While submitting the said proposal, a Notarized Indemnity Bond of the members who applied for the registration of society on the stamp paper of Rs. 200 is required.

Documents required for Registration

• 7/12 extract of the land or property card.
• Certificate concerning non-agricultural land from the competent authority
• The order of applicable or non-applicable of land ceiling Act
• Construction layout duly approved by the competent authority
• Letter of sanction for starting construction
• Certificate regarding completion of construction work
• Development Agreement if the land is taken for development
• Letter of Power of Attorney of the land
• Title search report of the land
• The registered agreement of purchases of the flat with necessary stamp duty paid
• Architect Certificate regarding construction
• List of Members
• Scheme of the Society
• Application for reserving name
• At least ten members are necessary for registration of society. On the other hand, the government has given permission subject to some conditions for the Housing society of fewer than 10 members by exercising powers. For registration proposal, the signature of sixty percent promoters, who participated in the registration proposal is necessary.
• If the land is given by the government or undertaking agency of the government then its guarantee letter.
• No objection certificates from the Charitable Commissioner if the land is of Trust.
• Certificate of the competent authority regarding non-agricultural plot
• While registering SRA/SRD and MHADA recognized Co-operative Housing Societies, it is obligatory to fulfill the necessary papers as per instructions are given by the authorities by their circulars in addition to above criterion.
• Application for Registering Society (A form)
• Table giving information of society (B Form)
• Table giving details of the members (C Form)
• Statement of Accounts of the Members (D Form)
• Notarized Guarantee letter by the Chief Promoter of the society on the stamp Paper of Rs. 100/-
• Notarized Guarantee letter by the Builder, Promoter on the Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/-
• Affidavit of Members (Affidavit of Minimum 10 Promoters)
• Two copies of bye-laws of the Society approved by the Commissioner, Co-operation and Registrar, Co-operative Societies and Maharashtra State, Pune
• Proof of the bank balance of the promoter member (deposit of each share of Rs. 500 and admission fee of Rs. 100), after getting permission for reservation in the District Central Co-operative Bank
• Challan of Rs. 2500/- deposited in the Government Treasury Registration fee for the Housing Society of the Backward class is Rs. 50/-

Approval by Registrar

It is the duty of the concerned Registrar to register the Co-operative Housing Society, by scrutinizing the proposal submitted after fulfillment of above mentioned documents, and shall make an arrangement of issuing certificate of registration society under Section 9(1) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Society Act 1960, and copy of the registered bye-law, memorandum regarding registration of society to the chief promoter. The order regarding registration of society should have been sent for publishing in government gazette to the Government Printing Press for appropriate action. It is necessary to take decision on the registration of the society within a period of two months from the date of the proposal of the society submitted to the Registrar.

If proposal of society registration is denied or no decision is taken within two months then it is necessary to send that proposal to the Divisional Joint Registrar, Co-operative Societies under Section 152 of the Maharashtra Co. operative societies Act, can be approached.

First General Body Meeting obligatory Agenda (after registration):

•        To elect a Chairman for the meeting

•        To admit persons to membership who have applied for membership of the society.

•        To elect a provisional Managing Committee

•        To receive and approve the statement of account as prepared by the Chief Promoter        of the society up to 14 days prior to the first general body meeting of the society.

•        To authorize the committee to secure conveyance of right title and interest in the              property in the name of the society from the promoter builder

•        To impose restrictions on raising loan amount from outside

•        To appoint internal auditor and to fix his remuneration

•        To authorize one of the members of the provisional committee to call the first    meeting of the provisional committee

•        To take decision about taking membership of District Housing Federation and other         institutions

•        To give power to one member of provisional management committee to call meeting     of the managing committee

•        To consider the matters raised by the member except these matters which are    necessary for giving advance notice with the permission of chairman and eleventh                hour matter and to make resolution in that regard.

PROVISIONS FOR DEEMED CONVEYANCE UNDER MOFA

Amendments in Maharashtra Ownership Flats (Regulation of the promotion of construction, sale, management and transfer) Act, 2005 giving a huge relief to hundreds and thousands of flats purchasers in Maharashtra. Conveyance to the societies was a burning issues which have integrated many problems like property tax, housing finance documentations and major repairs or redevelopment.

The highlights of the amendments are as under:

• Builder/s will have to execute the conveyance.
  Power is given to the District Deputy Registrar to act as Competent Authority. (Sec. 5A)
• Power is given to Competent Authority for registration of Co-operative Society under the provisions of Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960. (Sec. 10(1) )
• It is the duty of the promoter (builder) to file with the Competent Authority within the prescribed period a copy of the conveyance executed by him (Sec. 11(2))
• If the promoter fails to execute the conveyance in favour of Co-operative Society, Company or Associations or Apartment Owners as the case may be, then the flat purchasers can approach the Competent Authority with true copy of registered agreement of all the flat purchasers including Occupation Certificate, Registration Certificate of the society then in such circumstances the Co-operative Society, Company or Associations is entitled to have unilateral deemed conveyance (Sec. 11(3))
• The proceedings before the Competent Authority have to be completed within a period of 6 months. The Competent Authority must verify the authenticity of the document produced before him and after giving a reasonable opportunity to the promoter, if satisfied will issue a certificate to the Sub-Registrar or any other Registration Officer under the Registration Act, 1908, certifying that it is a fit case for enforcing unilateral execution of conveyance deed conveying the right, title and interest of the promoter in the land and the building in favour of the applicant, as deemed conveyance(Sec. 11(4))
• The sub registrar after receipt of the certificate issued by the Competent Authority along with the unilateral instrument of conveyance can issue summons to the promoter to show cause why the unilateral instrument should not be registered as deemed conveyance. However, reasonable opportunity of being heard may be given to the promoter. If the Sub-Registrar is satisfied then he will register the unilateral conveyance as ‘deemed conveyance’. (Sec. 11(5))
• The Competent Authority has been created who has powers to award criminal imprisonment to the builder/s for a period not less than 6 months and not more than 1 year and / or along with fine ranging from Rs 10,000/- to 50,000/- (Sec. 13(3)(a) & 13(3)(b))
• The builder/s if convicted will not be able to carry on construction activities for a period of five years. However, the disqualification shall not affect the permission for construction of flats already granted. (Sec. 13 (4), 13(5) & 13(6) )
• The Competent Authority shall be deemed to be a public servant as per the provisions of Indian Penal Code. (Sec. (13B)
• Proceedings before Competent Authority shall be aimed to be judicial proceedings as per the provisions of Indian Penal Code. (Sec. 13C)
• Competent Authority shall be deemed to be a Civil Court for certain purposes. (Sec. 13D)

No action can be taken against the Competent Authority for acts done in good faith by the Competent Authority. (Sec. 13E)

SOCIETY FORMATION

First general body meeting (before registration)

In this meeting under Society’s Model Bye-law 3(iii), the Chief Promoter (could be the builder) is primarily selected by the promoters, who are members co-signing the registration application before the Registering Authority, under Bye-law 3(xii).

In this meeting, necessary resolutions are passed like opening the account in a bank in the name of proposed society and for obtaining permission for reserving the name of the society. It is compulsory for SRA/ MHADA recognized societies, for the first meeting to be video-recorded.

Application for registration

Normally, the name reservation proposal should be accompanied with the society resolutions and signatures of at least 10 Promoters who have attended the meeting. On allotment of name and permission to open a bank account by the Registrar, the Chief Promoter has to collect Share Capital, Entrance Fees from promoters and deposit the same in the branch of the bank permitted by the Registrar. It should be noted that the amount cannot be withdrawn from the Bank till the society is registered or its registration is refused, except with prior written permission of the Registrar. The Chief Promoter should submit registration proposal to the registering authority within a period of 3 months from the date of issue of Letter of Reservation in the name of the proposed society.

If builder/ promoter is not co-operating in registering the Co-operative Housing Society, then in that case, the application for registration of society be submitted in Form 6 (Rule 12) before the District Deputy Registrar, who has been given power under section 10(1) of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act 1963. While submitting the said proposal, a Notarized Indemnity Bond of the members who applied for the registration of society on the stamp paper of Rs. 200 is required.

Documents required for Registration

• 7/12 extract of the land or property card.
• Certificate concerning non-agricultural land from the competent authority
• The order of applicable or non-applicable of land ceiling Act
• Construction layout duly approved by the competent authority
• Letter of sanction for starting construction
• Certificate regarding completion of construction work
• Development Agreement if the land is taken for development
• Letter of Power of Attorney of the land
• Title search report of the land
• The registered agreement of purchases of the flat with necessary stamp duty paid
• Architect Certificate regarding construction
• List of Members
• Scheme of the Society
• Application for reserving name
• At least ten members are necessary for registration of society. On the other hand, the government has given permission subject to some conditions for the Housing society of fewer than 10 members by exercising powers. For registration proposal, the signature of sixty percent promoters, who participated in the registration proposal is necessary.
• If the land is given by the government or undertaking agency of the government then its guarantee letter.
• No objection certificates from the Charitable Commissioner if the land is of Trust.
• Certificate of the competent authority regarding non-agricultural plot
• While registering SRA/SRD and MHADA recognized Co-operative Housing Societies, it is obligatory to fulfill the necessary papers as per instructions are given by the authorities by their circulars in addition to above criterion.
• Application for Registering Society (A form)
• Table giving information of society (B Form)
• Table giving details of the members (C Form)
• Statement of Accounts of the Members (D Form)
• Notarized Guarantee letter by the Chief Promoter of the society on the stamp Paper of Rs. 100/-
• Notarized Guarantee letter by the Builder, Promoter on the Stamp Paper of Rs. 100/-
• Affidavit of Members (Affidavit of Minimum 10 Promoters)
• Two copies of bye-laws of the Society approved by the Commissioner, Co-operation and Registrar, Co-operative Societies and Maharashtra State, Pune
• Proof of the bank balance of the promoter member (deposit of each share of Rs. 500 and admission fee of Rs. 100), after getting permission for reservation in the District Central Co-operative Bank
• Challan of Rs. 2500/- deposited in the Government Treasury Registration fee for the Housing Society of the Backward class is Rs. 50/-

Approval by Registrar

It is the duty of the concerned Registrar to register the Co-operative Housing Society, by scrutinizing the proposal submitted after fulfillment of above mentioned documents, and shall make an arrangement of issuing certificate of registration society under Section 9(1) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Society Act 1960, and copy of the registered bye-law, memorandum regarding registration of society to the chief promoter. The order regarding registration of society should have been sent for publishing in government gazette to the Government Printing Press for appropriate action. It is necessary to take decision on the registration of the society within a period of two months from the date of the proposal of the society submitted to the Registrar.

If proposal of society registration is denied or no decision is taken within two months then it is necessary to send that proposal to the Divisional Joint Registrar, Co-operative Societies under Section 152 of the Maharashtra Co. operative societies Act, can be approached.

First General Body Meeting obligatory Agenda (after registration):

•              To elect a Chairman for the meeting

•              To admit persons to membership who have applied for membership of the society.

•              To elect a provisional Managing Committee

•              To receive and approve the statement of account as prepared by the Chief Promoter of the society up to 14 days prior to the first general body meeting of the society.

•              To authorize the committee to secure conveyance of right title and interest in the        property in the name of the society from the promoter builder

•              To impose restrictions on raising loan amount from outside

•              To appoint internal auditor and to fix his remuneration

•              To authorize one of the members of the provisional committee to call the first              meeting of the provisional committee

•              To take decision about taking membership of District Housing Federation and other   institutions

•              To give power to one member of provisional management committee to call meeting               of the managing committee

•              To consider the matters raised by the member except these matters which are              necessary for giving advance notice with the permission of chairman and eleventh hour matter and to make resolution in that regard.

What is Deemed Conveyance?

The Promoter (Builder/ Developer) is legally required to convey the land and the building within 4 months of formation to the society or any legal body of the flat purchasers. However, it has been the experience that many promoters (Builders/Developers) have not conveyed the land and building to the legal bodies. Therefore, government has amended the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act, 1963 (MOFA) and provided for the deemed conveyance in favor of the legal bodies. Under the provision, deemed conveyance means after the expiry of 4 months of formation of the legal body, the land and building is deemed to have been conveyed to the legal body and to bring the same in the revenue record, Competent Authority has been designated who will hear the parties on the basis of applications received from the aggrieved party and transfers the title in favor of the legal body by passing the necessary order and deemed conveyance certificate and appoint an authorized officer to execute the conveyance deed in favor of the society and execute on behalf of non-co-operative builder or the land owner. Getting the title of land and building by adopting the above procedure is known as deemed conveyance.

ADVOCATES FOR REGISTRATION OF HOUSING SOCIETY:

A co-operative society is the perfect fit for a residential building as flat-owners have common needs (water connection, watchmen, etc) and interests (maintenance of common areas, such as the terrace and compound). If you’ve purchased a flat in a new building, it would probably be best if you took interest in forming a society. The builder may also be statutorily obligated to form a society. For example, under Maharashtra Ownership Flat Act, 1963, a builder must form a society within four months of selling 60% of the flats.

But you needn’t wait for the builder to form the society. In many states, including Delhi and Maharashtra, ten flat-owners are enough to promote a co-operative housing society. A building without a housing society usually indicates that there is a dispute between members or a general lack of interest. If you’re considering buying a house in a building where the society has not been formed, find out what the problem is. If the builder does not form a society, rights to the terrace and the compound continue to rest with him.

We, the “VED LEGAL” provide registration and formation services which help you at every step of society formation, right from inception to final handover. We look after all the legal complications involved in society formation and carry out necessary negotiations with developers.

We have also completed the registration process for various projects. We specialize in society formation of housing societies, commercial societies, maintenance societies and large townships. We help developers and societies with complex registration process during society mergers, society split, and federation registrations.

Our specialized services include:

• Initial screening
• Gap identification and ratification
• Process documentation and finalization
• Dispute resolution
• Society name reservation at respective co-operative departments

Account formation and legal documentation