Lump sum annual maintence

No advance collection of maintenance allowed by laws. The society funds have to be used judicially. If charges are collected under the head of Building Maintenance charges, then they must be spend for the repairs and maintenance of the building. The society’s accounts need to be subjected to third-party audits and scrutiny by the registrar of societies, and members should have access to them when demanded.

Yes, it can be claimed/charged if the GBM has passed any such resolution, the decision of GBM is valid and legal.

In fact the amount charged in advance provide a leverage to the Managing Committee to earn interest on the maintenance being charged in lump sum in advance. Besides this, advance  charging of maintenance reduces the accounting, planning and execution workload of the MC.

Moreover, the MC has to project, plan and spend as per financial condition of   the society which is not possible conversely the MC has  to remain hand-to-mouth,when the same is being charged on month to month basis. 

Dr. (Major) J C Vashista, Advocate, Consultancy Room, Lawyer's chamber Block, High court of Delhi, New Delhi-110003  and  President, Aakkash Ganga Cooperative Group Housing Society, Plot No 17, Sector 6, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075  Cell # +91 9891152939 email majjagdish @ yahoo.com

There is contradiction between the above experts.  Any other expert can comment on this. 

It is a matter to be decided and resolved in the Annual GB meeting  of the society, if the resolution is passed to this effect, it becomes legal and binding on all the members. There is no contradiction to this opinion expressed by expert Dr.Vashista, I fully agree with his views.