The right to form a society is now a fundamental right of the citizen (Article 19 of constitution). 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 … Read more
A committee member of a Co-operative Housing Society is a public servant as defined under section 2(c)(ix) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. If a person’s name is not appearing in Share Certificate as a Registered Member or as an Associate Member, he has no right to enter in Managing Committee. It is a must … Read more
It is a must to adopt model bye-laws in your society, as per 97th constitutional amendment 2013. Utilization of all funds in the society have to be with the prior approval of the General body. Download the Maharashtra State Co-operative Societies MCS Act, 1960 (Size: 616 KB). How much non-occupancy charges can be taken from … Read more
For tree plantation or tree trimming or tree cutting, the main telephone number for BMC’s Tree Authority at Byculla zoo is 23759821. You can also contact the Garden department at your local BMC ward office. If you wish to undertake tree trimming, you have to make a written application with the local BMC ward office. … Read more
As per Maharashtra Fire Prevention and Life Safety Measures Act, 2006, for multi-storeyed buildings: The owner or occupier has to furnish to the Chief Fire Officer, a certificate issued by a Licensed Agency regarding compliance of the fire prevention and safety measures in the building, twice every year, in January and July. The Chief Fire … Read more
If you are getting high water bills, here is a check-list to follow: 1. Please make sure that the initial and the final meter reading numbers are mentioned on each bill and that they correspond to the previous bills. Sometimes the numbers are skipped and then the bill is sent on ad-hoc basis. 2. You … Read more
BEST is a division of the MCGM. It handles distribution of electricity in the city. BEST tariff has increased by about 700% in the past 8 years in the island city, making it important to conserve electricity. To calculate your electricity consumption, please visit the BEST website link. Under-billing or other supply related problems Under-billing is … Read more
You can complaint at your local MCGM ward office with the PCO (Pest Control Officer) department. There is a register kept with the PCO department, which can take note of the area, suffering from mosquito menace. The staff from this department can come and do anti-malarial fogging. But this may not solve the problem. In … Read more
If you want to report potholes or you have any questions about the quality of roads, please immediately call Mumbai’s Muncipal Corporation central complaint toll-free number 1916 or complain online. Keep track of the complain confirmation number, which you can use later to follow up with the BMC department. This is a good method to … Read more