Time limit for demandings arrears in housing society
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 13 July 2021
This query is : Resolved
Hello,
Is there any time limit for demanding arrears from Members in a Cooperative Housing Society in Pune, Maharashtra?
Any time limit for taking action under section 101 of Maharashtra Cooperative Societies act.
The Managing Committee has made out arrears dating 20 years back on Members when all these accounts were audited and no arrears were made out at that time.
These Members have been regularly paying maintenance.
Can they be barred from voting or contesting in the Hosing Society Elections on this basis.
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 14 July 2021
Recovery of arrears of maintenance can be filed within 3 years from the date of knowledge but can not be for 20 years or so.
MCS Act is a State subject, it is better to consult a local prudent lawyer.
