750 Emails, 5,000 Objections - Maharashtra Housing Societies Push Back Hard Against Proposed Model Bylaws 2026
Maharashtra's state cooperation department has received more than 750 emails carrying over 5,000 objections and suggestions on the proposed Model Bylaws 2026 from housing societies, residents, state federations and district federations reflecting widespread concern about the practical implications of the proposed framework. Key issues raised include parking provisions, society charges, redevelopment protocols, voting and electoral rights for different categories of members, online election mechanisms, leave and licence arrangements and the powers vested in managing committees and administrators or authorised officers appointed to manage societies. State and district federations have specifically asked for parking provisions to be revisited in line with MOFA, RERA and the legal framework governing common areas while clearer accountability mechanisms for appointed administrators have also been demanded. A cooperation department official confirmed that all 192 draft model bylaws are under review and that the committee will evaluate all objections with the process expected to be completed within a month.
Representatives said the representations broadly seek clearer procedures, a better balance between member rights and committee responsibilities and alignment with current statutory and regulatory frameworks to minimise ambiguities in day-to-day administration and reduce avoidable disputes within societies. A housing society member in Parvati expressed hope that objections would be examined thoroughly before provisions are finalised. A housing federation member specifically flagged concerns over parking contributions to various funds, service charges, water inlet charges, interest rates for defaulters and managing committee powers as issues needing urgent attention. For lakhs of housing society members across Maharashtra whose daily lives are governed by these bylaws, the quality and thoroughness of the committee's review in the coming month will determine whether the final Model Bylaws 2026 reflect ground realities or remain a source of confusion and disputes for years to come.
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