Maharashtra Draft Model Bye-laws 2026 for Tenant Co-partnership Co-operative Housing Societies
Read the complete draft of the Revised Model Bye-laws for Tenant Co-partnership Co-operative Housing Societies, published by the Commissioner for Co-operation and Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra — 192 bye-laws in 20 chapters and 31 forms, organised for easy reading on mobile and desktop.
Important: this is a draft
- This is the draft published on sahakarayukta.maharashtra.gov.in in August 2026 for suggestions and objections (last date: 27 August 2026, 5:00 PM). It is not the final, approved model bye-laws, and its provisions may change.
- Existing registered bye-laws of a society continue to apply until the society adopts new bye-laws as required by law.
- The text has been converted from the official PDF and reformatted. In case of any difference, the official PDF prevails. Chapter numbers are shown as printed in the draft (the draft repeats some chapter numbers).
- This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Consult a qualified professional or the Registrar's office for specific matters.
- AppSociety is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Government of Maharashtra or the Co-operation Department.
Background (from the official press note)
A separate chapter (Chapter XIII-B, Section 154B) for co-operative housing societies was inserted into the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960 by the amendment of 23 July 2019. The corresponding Rules were finalised on 18 June 2026 and published in the Government Gazette on 22 June 2026. By an order dated 10 December 2024, a six-member committee chaired by the Divisional Joint Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Mumbai was constituted to prepare model bye-laws in Marathi and English. After studying the amended Act and Rules, the committee submitted this draft for tenant co-partnership housing societies to the Commissioner for Co-operation and Registrar, Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra State. The press note invited suggestions and objections by e-mail until 27 August 2026, 5:00 PM, after which the model bye-laws are to be finalised.
Chapters
Preliminary
Name of the Society, Registered Address of the Society, Supremacy of Act & Rules
Affiliation
Affiliation to Co-operative Institutions, Contribution to Education and Training Fund, Payment of Subscription and Charges, Co-operative Education and Training
Funds, Share Capital and Charges
Raising of Funds, Share Capital, Share Certificate, Duplicate Share Certificate…
Membership, Nomination and Recording of Nomination
Classes of Members, Eligibility for Membership, Conditions for Admission as Member, Joint Member…
Rights and Duties of Members
Rights of Members, Duties of Members, Occupation and Use of Flat/Unit, Inspection of Records and Documents…
Maintenance, Repairs, Alterations and Occupation of Flats
Maintenance of Flats and Internal Installations, Repairs and Maintenance to be Carried Out by the Society, Repairs and Maintenance to be Carried Out by Members, Inspection of Flats and Determination of Repair Responsibility…
Levy of Charges of the Society
Levy of Charges of the Society, Break-up of Service Charges of the Society, Sharing of the Society’s Charges by the Members, Payment of the Society’s Charges…
Incorporation, Duties and Powers of the Society
Incorporation, Common seal, Mode of Service of Notices and Communications, Notice Board…
Parking, Vehicle Management and Electric Vehicle Charging Systems
Policy for Allotment, Regulation and Use of Parking Spaces, Nature, Classification and Legal Position of Parking Spaces, Demarcation, Numbering and Parking Register, Eligibility and Allotment of Parking Spaces…
General Body Meeting
General Body is a Supreme Authority, First General Body Meeting, Failure to Convene First General Body Meeting, Notice of First General Body Meeting…
Management of the Affairs of the Society
Final Authority of the Society, Governance Framework of the Society, Management of the Society to Vest in the Committee, Exercise of Powers and Duties of the Committee…
Maintenance of Account Books and Registers
Books of Accounts, Records and Registers, Files to be Maintained by the Society, Maintenance, Preservation and Custody of Books, Registers and Records
Accounts, Audit and Financial Management
Accounting Year, Books of Accounts and Financial Records, Preparation of Financial Statements, Audit and Annual Returns, Appointment of Auditor…
Conveyance / Deemed Conveyance, Structural Repairs
Conveyance / Deemed Conveyance of the Property, Maintenance and Repairs of Society Property, Appointment of Architect, Structural Engineer or Technical Expert, Procedure for Major Repairs and Structural Repairs
Redevelopment of Society Property
Redevelopment of Society Property, Initiation of Redevelopment, Preliminary Assessment, Appointment of Architect / Project Management Consultant…
Emergency Planning, Safety, Environment and Sustainability
Emergency Planning and Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Contact Information, General Safety and Statutory Compliance, Prohibition of Child Labour…
Redressal of Members’ Complaints and Grievance Management
Submission of Complaints, Registration and Acknowledgment of Complaints, Disposal of Complaints, Grievance Redressal Committee (For Societies Having More Than 50 Members)…
Forms 01–31
Share certificates, membership, nomination, transfer, repairs, parking, EV charging, complaints
