Transfer of membership of society and title of property
Venkat Sundaresan
(Querist) 25 June 2012
This query is : Resolved
Sri and Smt A purchased a property in an Urban Co-operative Housing Society. The registered sale deed is in joint names. Sri is first named, and Smt A is second on the deed. On the Share Certificate of the Society Sri A is the first named Member, and Smt A is second named member and called Associate Member under the MCS Act.
Sri A passed away, before they moved into the house. After a lapse of 8 years, Smt A discovers that property document continues to in the name of her husband. She continues to be Associate Member of the Society, of which Sri A who is no longer the member.
What is the legal status of Smt A and the membership status of Smt A in the Society, and her rights. What must she now do?
sanjeev murthy desai
(Expert) 25 June 2012
Absolute ownership transferred under registered Sale deed in favor of Mr and Mrs A. Hence Mrs A is joint absolute owner of 1/2 share in the property. Remaining property devolved upon All the legal heirs of Mr. A.
