Can a member of Apartment owners Assn. approach Registrar of Societies if the E.C. commits monitory irregularities?

Q: The Executive Committee of our Apartment Owners' Assn. is not maintaining several registers for the last 2 years. which are required as per A.P.Societies Registration Act 35 of 2001. The E.C. is not conducting Elections as per the procedure, nor submitting the accounts to the General Body. I suspect misappropriation of communities funds.

Can I approach the Registrar/ sub-Registrar of Societies in the State? How far it will help the community. This is about a Apartment Owners' Welfare Association in Hyderabad

mastan vali, Hyderabad

10th July 2015

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I am a chartered accountant and am an auditor for many housing societies in Hyderabad. I also write a blog called www.hydapt.com on this subject. I will share my perspective. I presume your society is registered with the AP Societies Registration Act 2001. This Act does not provide for any penalties in cases of default. The only recourse available to you is a civil suit in a court. Regards, Satya Sridhar

Satya Sridhar, Property Manager

29th July 2015

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Thank you very much for your guidance.I would really want to follow you in property related issue.. Appreciate your responses and thanks for your time.

Siddharth Bharadwaj, Hyderabad

19th August 2015

Hi Vani, The Association is formed by 7 or more owners in the Apartment Complex approaching the Registrar of Societies together and submit an application.

1. Encloses a memorandum with following details: desired name of the Association, aims and objectives of the association, and who in the association will be authorized to correspond with the Registrar of Societies.
2. Encloses the Bye-laws (rules and regulations) of the Association.
3. Encloses the prescribed fee.

Pradeep naidu, Hyderabad

10th July 2015

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Hi Pradeep, What is the common practice followed in monthly maintenance charge if an apartment has different area flats. Is it a common rate or divide as per the Flat area? Is there any rule which association need to follow?

Vani reddy, Hyderabad

10th July 2015

Normally, the maintenance should be based on the per sq ft and not per flat. That is only fair among owner, I think...

Pradeep naidu, Hyderabad

10th July 2015

Hi Vail, Before proceeding any step please consult with the legal advisor, he will guide you better. Also collect the other apartment owner view which will help you to understand this matter.

Subash, Hyderabad

10th July 2015

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