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Solutions for aggrieved CHS members

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Sometimes, the managing committee of your co-operative housing society refuses to give you crucial documents or information. This happens when you have a dispute with the society. How to get those documents?

Click Here for some practical solutions / suggestions

Also remember the following :

  1. CONSUMER COURT IS NOT A FORUM FOR RESOLVING DISPUTES. Therefore, don’t mention personal disputes.
  2. YOUR CASE MUST BE ABOUT THE “BUSINESS” OF COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETIES.
  3. SERVE NOTICE & ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME (15 DAYS) TO CORRECT THE DEFICIENCY.
  4. CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT IS NOT CONCERNED WITH OTHER LAWS.
  5. THIS IS “ADDITIONAL REMEDY” AND NOT “ALTERNATIVE REMEDY”.
  6. ONLY AGGRIEVED PARTY HAS RIGHT TO FILE CONSUMER COMPLAINT.
  7. CASE IS AGAINST HOUSING SOCIETY, AND NOT AGAINST INDIVIDUALS.
  8. ALSO AS A LAST RESORT, YOU MAY FILE FIR OR PRIVATE COMPLAINT WITH MAGISTRATE 

Please Study these Acts & Rules to strengthen yourself:
(i) MCS Act 1960
(ii) Model Bye-Laws of Coop Housing Societies
(iii) MCS Rules 1961
(iv) RTI Act 2005
(v) Maharashtra State RTI Rules
(With standard formats for RTI application, first Appeal & Second Appeal)
(VI) Consumer Protection Act
JEBY’S GUIDE IS CREATED BY SHRI J.B.PATEL (Jeby) – CHS ACTIVIST for free distribution.
Those aggrieved in Co-operative Housing Society matters may seek his free guidance and help.
SHRI J.B.PATEL (Jeby,) Mobile: 98205 38570. Shri Krish, Mobile: 98215 88114
Email: (jebypatel@rediffmail.com )
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT!
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CERC Newsletter November 2013

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Enclosed is the Newsletter from Consumer Education & Research Center, Ahmedabad.

This issue covers :

  • Bill for “Free Service” ?
  • Travel Agent refunds Balance
  • Widow Gets Dues
  • School to refund Rs. 50,000
  • Food Processor – the right choice
  • SEBI urged to protect investors
  • GERC withdraws demand based tariff

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DCR Rule 33 (5) amendment – 08.10.2013

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DC Rule amendment for MHADA Societies  –

For redevelopment of existing housing schemes of MHADA, containing

(i) Economically Weaker Section (EWS) or

(ii) Middle Income Group (MIG) or

(iii) Higher Income Group (HIG) houses with carpet area less than the maximum carpet are prescribed for MIG,

the total permissible FSI shall be 3.0 on the gross plot area (exclusive of Fungible FSI)

Sharing of the Balance FSI and other rules also included

 

 

 

DCR Rule amendment MHADA plots

Courtesy : J.B.Patel (Jeby), RTI & Housing Societies’ Activist, Mobile:9820538570

Some of the Offences under IPC Sections common in a Co-operative Housing Society

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J.B.Patel – Jeby, Housing Societies’ Activist, 9820538570

IPC Sections:

323: Voluntarily causing hurt, Non Cognizable, Bailable

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, voluntarily causes hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

324: Voluntarily Causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means Cognizable, Non Bailable

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 334, voluntarily causes hurt by means of any instrument for shooting, stabbing or cutting, or any instrument which, used as weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, or by means of fire or any heated substance, or by means of any poison or any corrosive substance, or by means of any explosive substance or by means of any substance which it is deleterious to the human body to inhale, to swallow, or to receive into the blood, or by means of any animal, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

325: Voluntarily Causing Grievous hurt Cognizable, Bailable

Whoever, except in the case provided for by section 335, voluntarily causes grievous hurt, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

336: Wrong Parking Cognizable, Bailable

Whoever does any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two hundred and fifty rupees, or with both.

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Recovery of Outstanding Dues from Members

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Attached please find complete procedure to file Recovery Application U/s. 101 of MCS Act, 1960. While on the subject, please also study the comparison between Section 101 & Section 91 of MCS Act, 1960. Any one can qualify to become Recovery Agent after studying the above files. There is no need of any lawyer or any formal education.

J.B.Patel (Jeby)
Housing Societies’ Activist
Mobile: 9820538570
FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHT !

 

Recovery of Dues Procedure

Case Law

_1__Section_101_vs_91_for_recovery_of_dues

_5__101_-_Defaulters_GR_02.11.2002

_4__101_-_GR_OF_2007_FOR_RECOVERY_Procedure

_3__101_-_Rate_of_fee_payable_on_Recovery_of_dues

Non-occupancy issues in Co-operative Societies

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Check out HEMANT AGARWAL’s Analysis on the following link:

“SERVICE CHARGES IN CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY”

  • Non-occupancy charges
  • Common services
  • Jurisdiction
  • Criminal Liability of the Society
  • Bachelor Tenants
  • ………and more

http://hemantagarwal21.blogspot.in/?view=sidebar#!/2013/10/service-charges-in-coop-society.html

Hemant Agarwal
Legal Consultants: 9820174108
http://hemantagarwal21.blogspot.in/?view=sidebar

Is your shampoo harming your health?

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Shampoos are generally made from a mixture of water, some form of foaming agent and a variety of other ingredients that combine to make a product that smells good, looks good and appears to do its intended job of cleaning hair. But some of the ingredients that are commonly used are harsh chemicals that have been shown to be potentially harmful to human health, either individually or in combination with other ingredients, and may pose various health risks ranging from skin conditions to cancer. A really good and healthy alternative to regular shampoo is the sulfate free shampoo and conditioner.

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Water or Coke?

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Something we all should know – and this is not even about the sugar content!

WATER

#1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half the world population)

#2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is mistaken for hunger.

#3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as 3%.

#4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of
Washington study.

#5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

#6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

#7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on
the computer screen or on a printed page.

#8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by

79% and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. Are you drinking the amount of water you should drink every day

COKE 

#1. In many states the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

#2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.

#3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the ‘real thing’ sit for one hour, then flush
clean.
The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.

#4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers:
Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

#5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals:

Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

#6. To loosen a rusted bolt:

Apply a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.

#7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake.

Thirty minutes before ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

#8. To remove grease from clothes:

Empty a can of Coke into the load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will

help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION:

#1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. It will dissolve a nail in about four days. Phosphoric acid also leaches

calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase of osteoporosis.

#2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup! (the concentrate) the commercial trucks must use a hazardous Material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.

#3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean engines of the trucks for about 20 years!

#More than interesting – phosphoric acid, in its more concentrated state is used to “etch” glass
and steel …. something to think about ……

Now the question is, would you like a glass of water?

or Coke?