Umang
I am a member of a cooperative housing society in Thane, Maharashtra. The MC has proposed to upgrade the existing lift by replacing it with a new one. The proposed cost is around Rs. 7 lacs.
To cover this expenditure, the MC has proposed to charge Rs. 10 per sq. ft. for each flat. Our housing society houses flats of varied sizes.
The concern here is, lift is a common amenity used by all. The lift maintenance is equally shared irrespective of flat size as per bye laws. Then can the society charge psf for renewing the old structure or should there be an equitable distribution of cost?
Your response on this with the right justification will be valued and appreciated. Thanks for hearing me out.
I C Naik
The special collection drive is formally called Setting up a Major Repair Fund. Contribution to this fund is regulated separately under Resolution of General Meeting and not on the same line as normal monthly maintenance which is governed by bye laws and Committee is to work out rates strictly as per basis for different outgoings. Lift for example is equal by each member including even aground floor who never uses the lift.
If General Body has fixed a rate for the Lift Replacement Replacement fund then it is legal.