Maharashtra Society Redevelopment New GR 2026: Key Provisions Members Must Know

Maharashtra Society Redevelopment New GR 2026: Key Provisions Members Must Know

The Maharashtra Government Resolution (GR) dated 30 September 2026 introduces a structured framework for cooperative housing society redevelopment. It focuses on transparency, member participation, professional evaluation, accountable developer selection and protection of members’ rights.

Redevelopment affects members’ homes, finances and long-term security. Societies should therefore follow the prescribed process carefully and obtain professional advice before taking major decisions.

Major Redevelopment Provisions

• Only a legally elected and constituted Managing Committee can initiate redevelopment. An Administrator or Authorised Officer appointed by the Registrar cannot independently take this decision.

• At least one-fifth of the members can submit proposals and request a Special General Body Meeting (SGM). The Secretary must place the request before the Managing Committee within eight days, and the SGM must be convened within two months with at least 14 days’ notice.

• For the initial redevelopment decision, quorum is two-thirds of total membership, while approval requires at least 51% of total members—not merely those attending.

• Eligible members unable to attend because of illness, disability, overseas residence or unavoidable circumstances may participate through video conferencing, subject to prescribed physical-attendance requirements.

• Before tenders are finalised, the society must appoint an architect or Project Management Consultant (PMC). The consultant must prepare a detailed Project Report within two months covering land ownership, conveyance, regulations, FSI, TDR, construction specifications, parking, open spaces and members’ requirements.

• Members must be allowed to inspect the Project Report.

• The tender must be approved by the SGM and advertised in Marathi and English newspapers. At least three tenders should be invited; extensions may be granted if fewer bids are received.

• The architect or PMC must prepare a comparative statement assessing experience, reputation, technical and financial capacity, quality and commercial terms.

• The developer-selection SGM must be conducted in the presence of an officer authorised by the Registrar. Members must receive the agenda and comparative statement at least 14 days in advance.

• Attendance, identity and quorum must be verified. Proxy representation is not permitted, the meeting must be video recorded, and developer selection requires approval from at least 51% of total members.

• One-fifth of members may demand a secret ballot.

• Members can inspect notices, minutes, recordings, tenders, PMC reports, comparative statements and draft agreements.

• The Development Agreement should generally be executed within three months of developer selection and specify the project timeline, bank guarantee, carpet area and transit arrangements.

• Completion should ordinarily occur within two years from the first or plinth commencement certificate, with extension to three years only in exceptional cases.

• The developer should provide alternative accommodation or mutually agreed rent and deposit. The Development Agreement and each member’s Permanent Alternative Accommodation Agreement (PAAA) must be registered.

• Members should vacate only after legal approvals and registration of their individual PAAA.

• Flat allotment should be transparent, preferably retaining existing floor positions. If a lottery is required, it should be conducted after construction.

• The allotment meeting must be recorded and documents submitted to the Registrar.

• Conflicts of interest are restricted, and approved building plans must be disclosed to members.

• Group redevelopment requires separate approval from each society and compliance with prescribed voting thresholds.

• Violations, fraud, misrepresentation or conduct harmful to members may result in action under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960.

What Members Should Check

Members should review the Project Report, tender comparison, Development Agreement and PAAA carefully. They should also verify transit arrangements, carpet area, bank guarantees, timelines, allotment rules and the process for accessing meeting records.

Conclusion

The 2026 GR makes redevelopment a documented and participatory process. Managing Committees should maintain complete records, members should review all agreements, and developers must comply with approved timelines and commitments. Professional legal and technical advice should be obtained before major decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can initiate society redevelopment?

A legally constituted and elected Managing Committee can initiate the process. An Administrator cannot independently decide on redevelopment.

2. How many members can request an SGM?

At least one-fifth of the society’s members can submit a written request containing redevelopment proposals.

3. What is the quorum for the redevelopment SGM?

The quorum is two-thirds of the society’s total membership.

4. What approval is required?

At least 51% of the total membership must approve the redevelopment decision.

5. Can members attend meetings online?

Yes, eligible members may participate through video conferencing, subject to prescribed conditions and physical-attendance requirements.

6. Is a Project Report compulsory?

Yes. An architect or PMC must prepare a detailed Project Report before tender finalisation.

7. How many developer tenders should be invited?

At least three tenders should be invited. Extensions may be granted if fewer bids are received.

8. Can a member send a representative?

No. Proxy representation is not permitted at the developer-selection meeting.

9. Must the developer-selection meeting be recorded?

Yes. Video recording is mandatory, and copies must be retained by the society and Registrar.

10. When must the Development Agreement be signed?

It should generally be executed within three months of developer selection.

11. When can members be asked to vacate?

Members should vacate only after required approvals are obtained and their individual PAAA is registered.

12. What is a PAAA?

A Permanent Alternative Accommodation Agreement records a member’s rights, including the replacement flat’s carpet area and other agreed terms.

13. Who pays transit rent?

The developer should provide alternative accommodation or pay mutually agreed rent and deposit, as documented in the agreements.

14. How are redeveloped flats allotted?

Allotment should preferably follow existing floor positions. If necessary, a transparent lottery may be conducted.

15. What happens if the GR is violated?

Responsible office bearers or committee members may face action under applicable provisions of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960.

Disclaimer

This article is based on the supplied summary of the Maharashtra Government Resolution dated 30 September 2026. It is for general education only and should not replace the official GR or professional legal advice.