Issue with ex-Land owner

Q: The ex-land owner on which our apartment was constructed, owns about 14 out of total 40 flats. This ex-land owner intimidated others and took all the posts of president,secy and treasurer. He is uneducated but has loads of property and has good influence in the locality. Now he along with another owner, have gone monopoly and corrupt and eat up all the money toward maintanance. He doesnt show records and when forced he showned all stupid calcualtions. Basically he has eaten up more than 1Lakh. He is intimidating others by plugging out fuses, scaring other people. He has now seized the DG, lift, gym and other services. Since most of us in the building are non locals and middle class have no idea to proceed. And another issue is, he did not even allow us to form an association

BHSS, Bangalore

22nd December 2014

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rti

right to information act

mismanagement by ex-owner

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Everywhere, we can see a group of people dominating a CHS and making money off festivals. It encourages groupism and infighting. some members regularly donot pay any maintenance or do double parking. All these activities need to be managed by the government not people. Just like water department and electricity department manages their billings. There are good people too, but then why they need to put their time for these activities.

Amarnath, Bangalore

23rd December 2014

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Hence, a member can demand information for further scrutiny, appeal or instruction. The right to access information or documents pertaining to cheques, bank account statements, tenders, contracts, share certificates in a cooperative housing society cannot be withheld on any ground.

Manjunath, Bangalore

23rd December 2014

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Many of the disputes in housing societies are rooted in the lack of awareness about rules governing housing societies. Residents pay through their nose for maintenance but don't know how and where the money is used. All documents, records, and the working and management of a cooperative housing society come under the provisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. A member can approach the RTI officer about any dispute with the society or redevelopment programs being grounded if the executive members refuse to answer his queries.

Amarnath, Bangalore

23rd December 2014

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Though financial dealings is one of the most disputable issues in the functioning of housing societies, there are other problems that emerge frequently between residents and the managing committees. These can be as minor as a resident not being allowed to keep a pet, to as serious as the imposing of unreasonable charges and not following the proper procedures in society elections. To be able to protect his rights as a member of a housing society, one must be aware of them and should know which forum to approach in case of any violation.

Manjunath, Bangalore

23rd December 2014

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