The Gujarat Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Rules, 2025, effective from June 10, 2025, introduces revised transfer fee regulations for housing societies. The capped fee is 0.5% of the property's value or 100,000 rupees, with exemptions for legal heirs. Service societies can now collect transfer fees.
Transfer Fee by Cooperative Housing Society
This article discusses the history, purpose, and regulations of transfer fees charged by housing societies. It covers the use of transfer fees, registrar circulars, and a High Court judgment on the matter. It also explains the current status of transfer fees for housing societies registered before and after 1991, along with reference materials. (Word count: 52)
Major changes in Gujarat Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act 2024
The Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act 1961 is amended, including the addition of definitions for Cooperative Housing Society and Cooperative Housing Service Society, reduction of the minimum number required for society registration to 8, and empower State Government to prescribe rules and transfer fees.
Common Accounting Errors in Society
Accounting errors can arise from various causes, leading to significant discrepancies in financial records. Common mistakes include data entry errors, reversal of entries, omission errors, misclassification, duplicate entries, calculation errors, timing errors, failure to reconcile, non-compliance with accounting standards, lack of internal controls, and inadequate documentation. Regular reviews and adherence to good accounting practices are essential for error prevention.
Good Accounting Practices for Societies
This article provides guidance on best practices for accounting and financial management in a Cooperative Society. It emphasizes the use of accounting software for daily accounting tasks, regular monitoring, yearly budgeting, compliance with TDS, income tax, and GST regulations, as well as maintaining detailed records of receipts and payments. Additionally, it highlights the importance of proper filing methods and record-keeping for various financial documents. Overall, it offers comprehensive advice for ensuring efficient and accurate financial operations within a Society.
Transfer Process in Service Society
This article discusses the process of transfer and membership in a Housing/Commercial Service Society. It covers reasons for transfer, bylaws, rules, and documents required for the transfer. It also outlines the process that the society needs to follow, including resolution format and transfer fee related guidelines. The content touches upon membership eligibility, transfer restrictions, and procedures for share transfer. It also includes document formats and the society's responsibilities in the transfer process. Additionally, it addresses the transfer fee collection and references the relevant regulations.
Investment of Funds – Co-operative Society
Section 71 controls investment by Cooperative Societies and it provides that a society may invest or deposit its funds in several types of institutions
Definitions of Co-operative Societies in Others Acts
Definition as per Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 “Scheduled Bank” means a bank included in the Second Schedule; Banking Regulation Act 1949 "Co-operative bank" means a state co-operative bank, a central co-operative bank and a primary co-operative bank; "Co-operative Credit Society" means a co-operative society, the primary object of which is to provide financial accommodation … Continue reading Definitions of Co-operative Societies in Others Acts
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TDS on Payment – Cooperative Societies
Article discuss TDS deduction done by cooperative society on payment to contractors and professional services
Year End Checklist for Cooperative Societies
Year-end closing is the process of recording, reviewing, reconciling, and verifying all financial transactions and aspects of the Cooperative Societies for the fiscal year prior to the closing. This includes expenses, income, assets, investments, liabilities and more. In this article, a check list is shared to ease this process: Financial Checklist Call for Vendor Invoice for the … Continue reading Year End Checklist for Cooperative Societies
FAQ – Managing Committee
In the below article we have answers some of the questions which we regularly get from office bearers and members of a cooperative society. 1. Members want election based on position (Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer etc.) Answer: As per Byelaws and Election rules, member elect committee members. It is prerogative of the committee to decide the … Continue reading FAQ – Managing Committee
Disqualification / Removal of Committee Member/s
The Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act, Rules and Byelaws has various provisions which can be invoked by members / registrar to remove committee members from their position. In this article we have listed down all these provisions. 1. Not Eligible to Continue : Byelaws Section 35 In addition to disqualifications fixed in the bye-laws of the … Continue reading Disqualification / Removal of Committee Member/s
House Hold / Domestic Help – Minimum Age
Question arose when few Cooperative Housing Societies started passing resolutions in either Annual General Meeting / Special General Meeting / Committee Meeting on restricting children / adolescents to be used as house hold / domestic help. In this article we will answer What are the various laws in relation to Child / adolescent in India.Which … Continue reading House Hold / Domestic Help – Minimum Age
Related Party Transaction in Cooperative Society
Meaning of Related Party Cooperative society does not have definition of Related Party. Section 40A(2) of Income Tax Act 1961 and Companies Act has a definition for the same. In simple terms a related party transaction means: A deal or arrangement made between two parties who are joined by a preexisting business relationship or common … Continue reading Related Party Transaction in Cooperative Society
Quorum in Cooperative Society Meetings
Definition A quorum is the minimum number of people needed to hold meetings or make decisions during certain meetings Types of Meeting in Cooperative Society Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Special General Meeting (SGM)Committee Meetings Gujarat Cooperative Society Rules Rule 5 is related to Bye-laws and what should be part of it. Further Rule 5.2.m discuss … Continue reading Quorum in Cooperative Society Meetings
Types of Cooperative Societies
1. Tenant Co-partnership Type A 'Tenant Co-partnership Society' is a society where the land is owned by the society and upon which houses / building / office are constructed by the society for the benefit of its members. In such society, the ownership of land and the building in the eye of law vest with … Continue reading Types of Cooperative Societies
Types of Members in Cooperative Societies
Definition As per Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 and Amendments "Member" means a person joining in an application for the registration of a cooperative society which is subsequently registered, or a person, duly admitted to membership of a society after registration, and incudes a nominal, associate or sympathiser member. Explanation: Person joining in an Application … Continue reading Types of Members in Cooperative Societies
Class and Sub-Class of Co-operative Societies
Sec 12 of Gujarat Cooperative Society Act, 1961 The Registrar may classify all societies in such manners, and into such classes, as he think fit; and the classification of a society under any head of classification by the Registrar shall be final. Rule 4.3 of The Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965 The Registrar shall assign … Continue reading Class and Sub-Class of Co-operative Societies
Types of Registers to be Maintained by Cooperative Society
As per Sec 37 of The Gujarat Co-operative Societies Rules-1965, every Housing / Service / Commercial society has to maintain registers and documents in society records. These documents can mainly broken down to Member Related Documents: Depending on Documents Financial Documents: Daybook forever and rest documents for 5 - 7 Years Registrar Audit Related Documents: … Continue reading Types of Registers to be Maintained by Cooperative Society
Duties and Responsibilities of the Managing Committee
To dispose of an application of becoming a member and to dispose of the application for resignation. To dispose of application for purchase of and transfer of shares. To make appointments of the Accountants, Estate Manager, Solicitors, Architects, Surveyors, and other required employees of the Society and, to remove them from the designation for some time and … Continue reading Duties and Responsibilities of the Managing Committee
Duties and Responsibilities of the Secretary
To do all the transactions by keeping the instructions in mind issued by the Chairman from time to time.To call upon the General meeting and the meetings of the committee & sub-committees as per the instructions of the Chairman.To remain present in the meeting of the Committee, Sub-Committees and the General meeting of the society … Continue reading Duties and Responsibilities of the Secretary
Duties and Responsibilities of the Chairman
To implement the Resolutions of the General meeting and the Managing Committee through the Secretary. To supervise work of the Secretary and to become responsible for the works done by him. To accept all the mails (Dak) of the society and, after seeing the same, to issue necessary instructions to the Secretary to take action. To deposit the … Continue reading Duties and Responsibilities of the Chairman
Election Rules for Societies
Rules for the election of the Managing Committee of Housing / Commercial Service Societies based in Gujarat.
How to Get a Duplicate Share Certificate of a Cooperative Society
This article explain documents to be submitted by members and process to be followed by committee for issuance of Duplicate Share Certificate of Cooperative Society
Do Cooperative Societies Come Under RTI Act?
Cooperative Society do not come under the preview of RTI based on Supreme Court Judgment.
Registrar Extends AGM Date upto 31 Mar 21 and Existing Committee upto 31 Dec 20
Registrar with circular dated 25 Aug 2020, extended AGM upto 31 Mar 2021 and Existing Committee Period Extended upto 31 Dec 2020 or Election date whichever is earlier.
Share Transfer on Death of Member Without Nomination
Byelaws and Sec 31 of the Gujarat Cooperative Act 1961, authorises committee to transfer share to person whom it appears to be heir / legal representative where nomination is not available.
Can NRI, PIO, OCI Card Holder become Committee Member ?
NRI, PIO or OCI card holder can become a member, committee member and also hold post of Chairman / Secretary / Treasurer.
Special General Meeting of Cooperative Society
Sec 78 of Gujarat Cooperative Society Act, talks about Special General meeting (SGM). A Special General Body Meeting is called for undertaking a particular agenda. Some reasons for calling special general body meetings are redevelopment or repair plans, grave misconduct issues, urgent capital expenditure to be incurred which was not part of AGM, Amalgamation, transfer, … Continue reading Special General Meeting of Cooperative Society
Annual General Meeting of Cooperative Society
What is an Annual General Meeting (AGM)? An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a yearly event which is compulsory as per the society bye laws and Gujarat Cooperative Society Act 1961, for every cooperative society (housing society/apartment complex/commercial complex/plot etc). These are conducted to discuss major issues and collectively reach a consensus and find the … Continue reading Annual General Meeting of Cooperative Society
How to Amend Bye-laws of Cooperative Society
In the earlier article "Bye-Laws of Cooperative Societies", we discussed about bye-laws of society. From the date of society formation, there can be many reasons why managing committee would want to change the bye laws. Act has a provision, where managing committee can call for Annual General Meeting (AGM) or Special General Meeting (SGM) and … Continue reading How to Amend Bye-laws of Cooperative Society
Bye-Laws of Cooperative Societies
Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 and The Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules 1965 provide for framework for cooperative society. But there are variety of co-operative societies and it is not possible to cover the requirements of all the types of cooperative societies in a single legislation, i.e. . Therefore, there is a provision for framing bye-laws … Continue reading Bye-Laws of Cooperative Societies
Rules for Maintenance of Structure, Lift and Fire Equipment
Comprehensive General Development Control Regulations (GDCR) - 2017 are the regulations under which construction and maintenance of buildings are to be carried out. During construction, these regulation are followed by developer. Post construction and sale of residential building, commercial building and plots, management is handed over to the members / owners. Post handover, it is … Continue reading Rules for Maintenance of Structure, Lift and Fire Equipment
Redevelopment of Public Housing
The Scheme was framed by the State Government on 11.02.2016. As per the said Scheme, Public Housing Schemes which are more than 20 years old or in dilapidated condition wherein land is owned by the Urban Authorities can opt for redevelopment. As per the Scheme, 140% carpet area is to be given to each of … Continue reading Redevelopment of Public Housing
Redevelopment Rules for Residential / Commercial Societies
Old societies are looking at the option of redevelopment and developers are keen to take up redevelopment based on availability of Land and FSI. Gujarat government came up with draft norm for redevelopment by amending Gujarat Ownership Flats Rules 1974 in July 2019 and final norms in Dec 2019. This article covers redevelopment where land … Continue reading Redevelopment Rules for Residential / Commercial Societies
97th Constitutional Amendment: Cooperative Societies
The Constitution (97th Amendment) Act, 2011 relates to the cooperative societies working in India. It aims to overcome all the problems faced by these societies and bring about an efficient way to manage them. The 97th Constitution Amendment Act, 2011 provided for amendment of following things: It amended Article 19(I) c by inserting, after the … Continue reading 97th Constitutional Amendment: Cooperative Societies
Reservation of Seats for Women in Managing Committee of Society
Management of society is taken care of by Managing Committee. For wider representation in co operative, a clause 74BB was added to Gujarat Co operative Society Act in 1997. As per new clause 74BB, every society will have to reserve seat for women member in their committee as per below. One seat in a committee … Continue reading Reservation of Seats for Women in Managing Committee of Society
Principal of Cooperative
International Cooperative Alliance Statement on the Cooperative Identity was adopted in Manchester, United Kingdom on 3.09.1995. This article gives details of definition of cooperative, values and 7 principals of Co Operative based on the above statement. Definition of a Cooperative A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, … Continue reading Principal of Cooperative
Reorganization of Society on Registrar’s Order
In the previous article "Reorganize Co Operative Society on Members Request", we discussed about members right to reorganize society. Same way Registrar has powers under Co-operative Society Act to amalgamate or reorganize society. This article discuss about when and how Registrar can use this power. When can the Registrar Direct for Reorganization of Society Registrar … Continue reading Reorganization of Society on Registrar’s Order
Reorganize Co Operative Society on Members Request
This articles discuss about division society, its reasons, process, taxation, relevant court ruling and post division work.
Member’s Right : Inspection of Books and Records
In earlier article "Rights and Duties of Member's of Co-operative Society" we discussed about rights of members in cooperative society. This article further details about members right related to inspection of books and records Under Sec 33 of Gujarat Co operative society Act, every members of co operative society has a right to inspect below … Continue reading Member’s Right : Inspection of Books and Records
Rights and Duties of Members of Society
Gujarat Cooperative Society Act has given many rights to members of cooperative society. Some of these are listed below. Rights of Members Become member of society Sell flat / office Give flat / office on rent Nominate Stand for election of committee member Check books and other documents Attend annual general meeting (AGM) or Extraordinary … Continue reading Rights and Duties of Members of Society
Difference Between Cooperative Society & NTC
Particular Applicable to Co-op. Society Applicable to NTC Authority Co-op. Society is both State & Central Act. There is a separate set up under the Co-operative Department Non Trading Corporation is a state level Act, which is monitored by Registrar, NTC, delegated to Sales Tax Department Concept of Benefit Co-operative Society is on the principal … Continue reading Difference Between Cooperative Society & NTC
Association of People – Non Trading Company (NTC)
This article talk about Association of People, NTC, Act, Bylaws, Taxation and Repeal of Bombay NTC Act 1959.
Types of Society Formation
This article discuss about different type of society formation, relevant act related each formation and Gujarat RERA order on formation under Gujarat Co operative Society Act 1961
Gujarat Cooperative Societies 