Can someone become member of chs without purchase of flat

As per your query it is understood that you need information regarding the membership of cooperative housing society.

Eligibility of membership provisions is contained in Section 22(1) of the Maharashtra Co-op. Societies Act, 1960. An individual completing the age of 18, mentally sound as well as competent to contract under Indian Contract Act 1872. A Company or firm registered under Society Registration Act 1860, Public Trust Registration Act 1860, Public Trust registered under Mumbai Public Trusts 1950. A Co-operative society registered under M.C.S. Act, 1960 i.e. Central Govt. State Govt. local Authority public trust can eligible for membership of the co-operative housing society.

However, it is necessary that they have to possess ownership rights of flat owner or tenement owner of co-op. Housing Society by legal documents.

Conditions of admission of membership as per rule 19 of the Co- operative Act.

A person / society / body corporate intending to become a member of a particular society should apply in writing for getting membership in a prescribed form.

Managing committee’s approval is necessary for membership application and thereafter approval of the Annual General Body Meeting.

Any member who wants to obtain membership should have to fulfill to norms laid down in the Act, Rule and by laws.

Other than person the company firm Trust competent Authority also should have to fulfill above terms and conditions.

It is necessary to attach resolution regarding giving rights along with the membership application.

Hope it helps!

Regards,

Anusha Singh