Non-implementation of new rules delays elections to Pune housing societies
While most societies hold elections unopposed, the delay in formation of elected executive committees has left many of them grappling with legal problems. December 24, 2020 5:53:52 pm
Majority of the societies have seen elections held unopposed but politics does play its part in some.
Over 40 per cent of the 18,000 cooperative housing societies in Pune are awaiting directives from the Maharashtra government on holding elections to their executive committees. With no directive or advisory, thus far, all major decisions with regard to society work are on hold.
Since the 2014 reforms, holding of general elections for cooperative housing societies have become a legal necessity. The state cooperative election commissioner oversees these elections, which are held once in five years for formation of a new executive committee.