Collapsed housing society committee leaves residents in legal limbo
Residents of Shree Laxmi Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. are facing serious safety and administrative issues after the collapse of their managing committee. Six of the seven committee members resigned, leaving the society without a functional governing body. This has triggered legal action from residents seeking urgent intervention from the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies (R-South) Ward. The crisis began when the society lost its quorum, rendering the committee unable to function. Residents claim this has led to critical maintenance issues, including stalled lift repairs, posing life-safety risks. With no resolution in sight, members invoked Section 76 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, to demand a Special General Body Meeting (SGM). The SGM, held on March 29, 2026, approved a list of proposed administrators to temporarily manage the society.
Residents have now formally requested the appointment of a **Board of Administrators** under **Section 77A** of the same Act. This provision allows the Registrar to step in when a committee becomes non-functional or loses quorum. The society’s members argue that any decisions made by the remaining committee could be legally invalid due to the lack of proper authority. To prevent further disruptions, residents have urged the registrar’s office to act swiftly. They propose a member-led administrative board to oversee operations until a new, properly elected committee is formed.
The Deputy Registrar’s office is now reviewing the request for an appointed board. If approved, the administrators will take over the society’s management, ensuring essential services and repairs proceed without delay. The outcome will determine whether the society can restore stability before a new committee is elected.
