Housing Society AGM by 30 September: Why the Deadline Matters for Mumbai Owners

Maharashtra co-operative housing societies must hold their annual general meeting by 30 September. A Chembur case shows committee members can be disqualified for missing it.

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Every Mumbai co-operative housing society has to hold its annual general meeting (AGM) on time. It's where audited accounts, the budget, repairs and the auditor's appointment are approved. For owners abroad, it's also the meeting most often missed.

The deadline

Under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, the AGM is to be held by 30 September each year.
In 2025, the Co-operation Department extended the deadline to 31 October 2025 statewide because of heavy September rains.

What happens if it's missed

In a Chembur case reported in May 2025, the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies found a breach of section 75(1) of the Act after a society's 2023-24 AGM wasn't held, and disqualified the former chairman and secretary from holding any committee post for one year. The Deputy Registrar found the reasons for postponing unreasonable.

The AGM is where your maintenance, accounts and repairs are approved. If you're abroad, make sure someone is watching.

Why owners should care

Maintenance increases and big repair spends are usually approved at the AGM.
Audited accounts show where your money went.
Redevelopment discussions often start at general body meetings.
Bye-law changes, like the new model bye-laws, are adopted by the general body.

If you live abroad

Make sure the society has your current email for notices.
Ask for the AGM notice, accounts and minutes every year.
Check how your society handles proxy or online participation.
If no AGM has been held, write to the committee, then the Registrar if needed.

Tenants

Tenants aren't members and can't vote, but decisions at the AGM, like parking or pet rules, affect them. Owners should share relevant decisions.

Related reading

Want someone to follow society meetings for your flat? Book a video call.

Sources

General information, not legal advice.

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