BYE-LAWS of ANANDALOK SAMITI, Registration No. 1A/88, under the West Bengal Apartment Ownership Bye-laws, 1974, passed by a General Body Resolution on the day of month year

Anandalok Samiti, A/1/1 CIT Scheme VIIM, Estate A, Kankurgachi SO, PS Maniktala, Kolkata 700054

Email: samiti.anandalok@gmail.com, Blog: anandaloksamiti.blogspot.com

Chapter 1: General Information

Preamble


These Bye-laws are framed for the management, maintenance, and regulation of the property known as “Anandalok Samiti" and for the welfare of the owners, their families, and tenants. This association had been formed and registered under the West Bengal Apartment Ownership Bye-laws, 1960.

 

1.1. Name and Address

  1. Name: The Association is called the “Anandalok Samiti", since its formation in 1967.
  2. Registered Office: The registered office of the Association is located at A/1/1 CIT Scheme VIIM, Estate A, Kankurgachi SO, PS Maniktala, Kolkata 700054.

1.2. Definitions

  1. Association: The “Anandalok Samiti ".
  2. Member: An individual or entity who is a legally recognised owner of an apartment/unit in the complex.
  3. Unit/Apartment: A self-contained portion of the property, including its proportionate share of the common areas.
  4. Common Areas and Facilities: All parts of the property outside of the individual apartments, including lobbies, stairways, gardens, and shared amenities.
  5. Board of Managers (BoM): The executive body of the Association elected by the members to manage its day-to-day affairs. BoM should constitute of one-third of the members registered in the Register of Members.

1.3. Aims and Objectives

  1. To manage, maintain, and administer the common areas and facilities of the property.
  2. To promote the collective interest and welfare of the members and residents.
  3. To enforce compliance with all bye-laws and house rules.
  4. To represent the members before government and other authorities on matters affecting the common interests of the complex.
  5. This Bye Laws supersede all previous bye laws taken by the Anandalok Samiti.

Chapter 2: Membership

2.1. Membership and Eligibility Clauses

  1. Formation and Succession of Membership

Anandalok Samiti was constituted in the year 1967. The majority of the original members have either deceased or permanently vacated their respective premises. In such instances, the legal heirs of the original members, as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, shall be deemed to be the present and rightful members of the Samiti. No Tenant/Lessee or Occupier can be a Member of the Anandalok Samiti, and will have not any voice or interfere in the functioning or any decisions taken by the Anandalok Samiti. All Tenants/Lessee or Occupier are bound to follow the rules and regulations laid by the Anandalok Samiti, failing which legal action should be taken against him as per law.

  1. Eligibility for Membership

Every individual who is either—
(i) an
Original Owner of an apartment within the premises of Anandalok Samiti; or
(ii) a
legal heir of such Original Owner in accordance with the Hindu Succession Act, 1956,
shall be
automatically eligible for membership of the Samiti, without payment of any membership fee.

In the event of any dispute or contest relating to such eligibility, the concerned individual shall be required to submit relevant and valid documentary evidence to the Samiti, upon which the Executive Committee shall decide on his/her recognition for participation in the General Body Meetings and the exercise of voting rights.

  1. Ineligibility of Tenants, Lessees, or Occupiers

No Tenant, Lessee, or Occupier shall be eligible for membership of the Anandalok Samiti. Such individuals shall have no right of participation, voting, or interference in the affairs, administration, or decision-making processes of the Samiti.

All Tenants, Lessees, or Occupiers shall remain bound by the rules, regulations, and resolutions adopted by the Samiti. Any act of non-compliance or violation thereof shall render the individual liable for appropriate legal proceedings as per the applicable law.

D.    Membership in Case of Joint Ownership

In the case of a property held under joint ownership, only one person, as mutually designated by the co-owners, shall be recorded as the official Member of the Samiti and shall alone be entitled to attend General Body Meetings and to exercise the right to vote.

E.    Maintenance of Members’ Record

The Anandalok Samiti shall maintain an updated Register of Members, containing details of all current members and the names of their declared legal heirs. Such declaration shall be duly executed and acknowledged by all concerned legal heirs and recorded by the Samiti for the purpose of ensuring transparency regarding ownership and succession.

An updated digital version of this record shall be maintained in electronic form and made accessible through the official web portal of the Samiti, at anandaloksamiti.blogspot.com

2.2. Admission to Membership

A.     Admission of Legal Heirs

Upon the death of an Original Member, only one legal heir, as determined in accordance with the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, shall be entitled to be admitted as a Member of the Anandalok Samiti. Such legal heir shall not be required to pay any admission or membership fee for the purpose of assuming membership. The said legal heir shall, however, be required to submit valid documentary evidence establishing succession, to the satisfaction of the Executive Committee, before the name is entered in the Register of Members.

B.      Admission of New Members through Sale or Transfer

The Anandalok Samiti shall reserve the right to deny admission to any proposed New Member seeking membership by virtue of purchase or transfer of any existing unit, if such admission is not approved in writing by the Samiti.

No purchaser or transferee of a unit shall be deemed a Member of the Samiti unless and until the admission is duly approved by the Board of Managers (BoM) and the requisite formalities are completed.

C.      Transfer of Membership upon Sale or Gift

Membership of the Samiti shall be transferred to the new owner only upon the sale, conveyance, or transfer of a unit, and such transfer shall be subject to:


 (a) the prior written consent and approval of the Board of Managers (BoM);

 (b) submission of any one or more of the following documents as applicable:
   A Deed of Conveyance, or
   A Deed of Gift, and/or
   A Certificate of Mutation in the name of the new owner, along with the Deed of Sale; and

 (c)   Payment of a Transfer fee equivalent to three percent (3%) of the sale value of the property/unit so transferred as per the Deed of Sale.

Upon satisfaction of all the above conditions, the Samiti shall record the name of the new owner as a Member in the Register of Members, effective from the date of such approval.

 

 

D.     Interpretation and Enforcement

Any ambiguity, dispute, or issue arising from or in relation to the interpretation of these clauses shall be resolved by the Board of Managers, whose decision shall be final and binding, subject to the applicable law.

The Board of Managers may, with the prior approval of the General Body, issue clarifications, amendments, or procedural guidelines to ensure effective implementation of this Chapter.

2.3. Membership Fees and Dues

  1. Membership Application by New Owners

Any New Owner who purchases a unit from an existing Member shall apply for admission to membership in the prescribed application form, addressed to the Board of Managers (BoM).

The application shall be accompanied by duly attested copies of the following documents:

a.      Deed of Conveyance, or

b.      Deed of Gift, and/or

c.      Certificate of Mutation in the name of the New Owner, along with the Deed of Sale   duly registered with the local Sub-Registrar.

Before such application is considered, the applicant shall ensure that all outstanding dues, fines, and liabilities of the previous Member (Seller) in respect of the said unit have been fully discharged to the satisfaction of the Samiti.

Each New Owner shall pay a Membership Fee equivalent to three percent (3%) of the sale value of the property/unit.

The said Membership Fee shall be credited to the Sinking Fund of the Samiti.

The rate of Membership Fee may be enhanced only with the prior approval of the General Body, passed by a resolution in a duly convened meeting.

  1. Payment of Maintenance Charges and Other Levies

All Members shall be liable to pay monthly maintenance charges as determined and revised from time to time by the General Body, along with any special levies or assessments imposed under its authority.

Failure to pay the prescribed maintenance charges or special levies for a continuous period of three (3) months shall result in automatic suspension of membership, until all dues are cleared with applicable fines.

If a Member defaults in payment of maintenance or other dues for a period exceeding three (3) years, such membership shall stand terminated, and the concerned unit holder shall be required to reapply for membership afresh.

In such cases, re-admission shall be subject to:
  (i)payment of all arrears and fines as determined by the Board of Managers; and
  (ii)   payment of a re-admission fee of ₹1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only), which shall be deposited into the Sinking Fund of the Samiti.

Upon fulfilment of the above conditions, the Board of Managers may, at its discretion, reinstate the said Member, and record such reinstatement in the Register of Members.

2.4. Cessation of Membership


Membership of the Anandalok Samiti shall cease under any of the following circumstances:

 

(a) Upon the sale, conveyance, or transfer of the unit owned by the Member to any other person;

(b) Upon expulsion for cause, duly approved and resolved by the General Body in accordance with the provisions of these Bye-Laws Section 3.6 (c)

 

(c) Upon non-payment of general maintenance charges or any other prescribed fees or dues for a continuous period exceeding three (3) years; or

 

(d) Upon the Member being legally declared of unsound mind by a competent court of law.

 

Upon cessation of membership under this clause, all rights and privileges of the Member in the affairs and management of the Samiti shall forthwith stand terminated, without prejudice to any legal obligations or liabilities incurred prior to such cessation.

 

2.5. Defaulters

 

Under the West Bengal Apartment Ownership Act, 1972, the Anandalok Samiti can take legal action against maintenance and other defaulters, including issuing formal notices, levying penalties, and pursuing recovery proceedings through the Registrar of Societies or a civil court.

 

Non-Essential Services such as parking, doorstep garbage collection, restriction on participation on festivities and celebrations etc., can be enforced. Under No Circumstances Anandalok Samiti cannot legally disconnect essential services like power backup (DG), electricity, or water supply for non-payment of dues. This has been established by the Supreme Court and can lead to legal issues for the association

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 3: Governance

3.1. General Body

The General Body shall constitute the supreme authority of the Anandalok Samiti, and shall consist of all duly enrolled Members whose names appear in the Register of Members and whose membership is in good standing.

The General Body shall be vested with the ultimate control over the policies, affairs, and management of the Samiti, and all decisions taken by it in accordance with these Bye-Laws shall be final and binding on all Members.

3.2. Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The General Body shall convene an Annual General Meeting (AGM) once in every financial year, and in any case within three (3) months from the close of the financial year.

The purpose of the AGM shall include, but not be limited to:

 

  (i)   consideration and adoption of the audited accounts and annual report of the Samiti;

 

  (ii)  approval of the budget and financial estimates for the ensuing year; and

 

  (iii) election of the Board of Managers (BoM) or Managing Committee for the next term, in

               accordance with the provisions of these Bye-Laws.


The quorum should be one-third (1/3) of the total number of Members of the Samiti as per the Register of Members, notice period should be at least one week in electronic format and written notice, and procedure for conducting the AGM shall be the Secretary will call the meeting and the President, Secretary and the Treasurer should be present in the meeting or as determined by the General Body from time to time.

 

3.3. Special General Meeting (SGM)

a.      A Special General Meeting (SGM) may be convened at any time by the Board of Managers (BoM) for the consideration of any specific or urgent matter requiring the decision of the General Body.

b.      An SGM shall also be convened upon a written requisition submitted to the Secretary by not less than one-third (1/3) of the total number of Members of the Samiti, clearly stating the purpose and subject matter of the meeting.

c.      No business other than that specified in the notice convening the SGM shall be transacted at such meeting.

d.      All resolutions passed at a duly constituted SGM shall have the same binding force and effect as those passed in an AGM.

 

 

3.4. Board of Managers (BoM)

a.      The BoM shall be elected at the AGM and shall consist of a President, Secretary, Treasurer, and other committee members.

b.      The term of office for the BoM shall be one year.

c.       The BoM shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Anandalok Samiti, including financial matters, maintenance, and enforcing the bye-laws.

3.5. Powers and Duties of Office Bearers

a.      President: Shall preside over all meetings, have general control over the Association's affairs, and have a casting vote in case of a tie.

b.      Secretary: Shall handle general administration, correspondence, and maintain proper records, including the register of members.

c.       Treasurer: Shall be responsible for managing the accounts, collections, and financial transactions of the Association, in coordination with the President and Secretary.

d.      Other elected Members of the BoM shall assist the office-bearers and shall participate in committees or subcommittees for various operational or development works of the Samiti. They shall perform such duties as may be assigned by the BoM or General Body from time to time.

3.6. Vacancies, Resignation, and Removal

a.      A vacancy in the BoM arising from resignation, death, disqualification, or removal shall be filled by the BoM from among the Members, and such appointment shall be ratified by the General Body at the next meeting.

 

b.      Any member of the BoM may resign by submitting written notice to the Secretary.

 

c.      The General Body may remove any BoM member, including office-bearers, for dereliction of duty, misconduct, or violation of Bye-Laws, by a special resolution passed by a two-thirds majority of Members present and voting.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 4: Financial Management

4.1. Financial Year

a.      The Financial Year of the Anandalok Samiti shall commence on the 1st day of April of every year and shall conclude on the 31st day of March of the succeeding year.

b.     
All financial statements, accounts, budgets, and audits shall be prepared and maintained in accordance with this financial cycle.

 

4.2. Maintenance Charges - Determination of Charges

 

a.      The General Body shall, at its Annual General Meeting, consider and approve the annual budget of the Samiti and shall determine the monthly maintenance charges payable by each Member.

 

b.      Such maintenance charges may, from time to time, be revised or restructured by a resolution of the General Body, having due regard to the financial needs and obligations of the Samiti.

 

4.3. Maintenance Charges - Due Date and Rebate

 

a.      Maintenance charges shall be payable on or before the 10th day of each month.

 

b.      A rebate of five percent (5%) shall be granted to any Member who pays the entire Annual General Maintenance Fund (GMF) and Car Parking Fees / Garage Rent in advance, on or before the 15th day of April of the financial year, unless otherwise notified by the Samiti.

 

c.      Payments made after the due date shall attract penalties as specified in Clause 4.5

 

4.4. Maintenance Charges - Applicability to Tenants, Lessees, and Occupiers

 

The rates of General Maintenance Fund (GMF) and Car Parking Charges for any Tenant, Lessee, or Occupier shall be double the normal rate applicable to Members.


The responsibility of ensuring compliance with this clause shall rest jointly on the Member-owner and the concerned Tenant, Lessee, or Occupier.

 

4.5. Maintenance Charges - Building Maintenance Responsibility

 

Each Member of the Anandalok Samiti shall contribute a monthly General Maintenance charge of ₹ 550 (Rupees Five Hundred and Fifty only) as on October 2025.


With the said contribution, all essential building maintenance works, including masonry, repair of common external water pipelines, and associated joints, shall be executed by a Building Committee consisting of Eight (8) unit members with the funds of the respective building members, through a contractor of their choice.


Only for the purpose of Building painting, the Anandalok Samiti shall provide a lump sum grant of ₹1,50,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousand only) to each building, irrespective of the existence of any defaulting member within that building. Such grants shall be extended solely for collective building maintenance works, at intervals as determined by the Board of Managers.

 

4.6. Maintenance Charges - Penalty for Delayed Payment

 

A penalty of ₹ 50 (Rupees Fifty only) per month shall be levied for delayed payment of any of the following beyond the 10th day of each month:


  (i)   General Maintenance Fund (GMF);

  (ii)  Car Parking or Garage Rent;

  (iii) Charges for Guest Parking

 

In addition to the above, a further fine of ten percent (10%) shall be imposed on the total outstanding amount at the end of each financial year, calculated on the accrued arrears.

 

The Board of Managers shall have the authority to enforce such penalties and take recovery action as deemed necessary under these Bye-Laws.

 

 

4.7. Maintenance Charges - Sinking Fund Contributions and Utilization

 

The Anandalok Samiti, being in existence for over fifty-eight (58) years, shall maintain a Sinking Fund to ensure long-term maintenance and infrastructure renewal.


A fixed portion of the monthly maintenance collections, as may be determined by the General Body from time to time, shall be transferred to the Sinking Fund.

The Sinking Fund shall be utilized exclusively for:
  (i) maintenance and repair of the water pump and all its accessories including overhead

                Water Tanks and roof over staircase;
  (ii)   repairs to the underground water reservoir and main water supply lines leading to the

                buildings;

  (iii)  repair and maintenance of the sewerage system, including the construction of new pits

               and upkeep of existing ones;
  (iv) major electrical maintenance of common areas and replacement of inlet valves; and
  (v) repair and resurfacing of the internal roads.

The adequacy and utilization of the Sinking Fund shall be evaluated periodically by the Board of Managers and reported to the General Body for review and approval.

 

 

4.8. Bank Accounts and Audit

a.      The Association shall maintain bank accounts in the name of Anandalok Samiti, which shall be operated jointly by the President and the Treasurer.

b.      The accounts shall be audited annually by a qualified Chartered Accountant appointed at the AGM at the end of the financial year. No accounts can be kept pending for more than three months at the end of the term of the past committee.

 

 

Chapter 5: General Rules

5.1 Use of Common Areas Outside the Buildings

The Board of Managers (BoM) shall frame, regulate, and enforce rules and regulations governing the use of all common amenities, including open spaces, community halls, and parking areas.

 

The use of common grounds for ceremonial purposes such as marriages, Sradh, or other functions shall be restricted to Members of the Anandalok Samiti.

 

a.      Members availing such facilities shall pay a one-time fee of ₹5,000 (Rupees Five Thousand only) to cover electricity, cleaning, and estate maintenance charges, except for Sradh ceremonies from the date of enforcement of these Bye-Laws.

 

b.      Fees collected under this clause shall be credited to the Sinking Fund Account.

 

c.      Common garage spaces may be used for small parties by Members with the prior permission of the Cage Owners, at a fee of ₹3,000 (Rupees Three Thousand only) per event. Fees collected shall be deposited in the Sinking Fund Account

 

5.2 Car Parking Charges:

 

A.     Members or their legal heirs shall pay:

 

a.      ₹ 450/- per month for cars parked in open spaces or cages;

b.      ₹ 1,200/- per month for permanent garages;

c.      ₹ 200/- per month for two-wheeler parking, inside the campus.

d.      ₹ 50/- per day for Commercial Vehicles of Members Guests or any person other than legal heir for a period not exceeding 7 days.

 

B.     Eligibility for these rates requires submission of ownership documents in the name of the Member or legal heir annually upon formation of the new BoM. Members who do not own a car or has moved elsewhere cannot retain their Cage/Garage or put it up for rent to any third party.

 

C.      A late fine of ₹ 50 shall be levied for delayed payment of Car Parking and Garage Rent beyond the 10th of each month.

 

D.     Commercial or guest vehicles (defined as vehicles not owned by Members or their legal heirs) shall pay a daily night parking fee of ₹ 50 per night. If any legal heir residing elsewhere comes to visit the Member – can park their car registered in their name on a daily basis up to 7 days for a sum of ₹ 50/- per day consisting of Twenty-Four (24) Hours, exceeding which he has to pay monthly parking of ₹ 450/- per month.

 

E.      Except for Members or their legal heirs, Tenants, Lessees, or Occupiers shall be permitted to park no more than one vehicle inside the Samiti premises.

 

F.      Members and legal heirs paying Car Parking fees shall have the right to park within the Samiti. Cages may be constructed only at designated locations, at the Member’s cost, as approved by a majority resolution of the General Body.

 

G.     Vacant garages or cages resulting from sale or disposal of vehicles may be allotted by lottery if multiple Members seek the same space. Costs for cage transfers shall be amicably shared between the parties concerned. The Samiti shall not be responsible for the maintenance or repair of garages or cages, which are constructed at Members’ expense, though rental income may be collected for Samiti purposes.

 

H.     Regulations for company-owned vehicles shall be separately drafted and approved by the BoM.

 

5.3 Use of Common Areas Inside the Buildings

 

The following areas shall be deemed common areas within the buildings:

Stairs, staircases, iron handrails, collapsible entrance gates, staircase and building lights, roofs and access doors, padlocks securing roofs and the main collapsible gate, rooms leading to roofs, parapet walls. Personal discarded items and junk items should not be stored in the staircase area.

5.3 Areas not specified above shall be maintained by the respective Members, including:

a.      Sunshades, internal and external water pipes, internal electrical lines from meter boxes to individual flats and internal electrical lines, and external walls of the flat (excluding the roof).

 

b.      Given the current General Maintenance Fund (GMF) of ₹ 550 per month, roof maintenance is the responsibility of top-floor owners. Roof repairs, drainage cleaning, and shed construction (where applicable) shall be carried out by the top-floor Members at their own cost. In case of Block A and Block E, to protect the roof from continuous expansion and contraction damage, the unit holders singly or jointly have been forced to construct a Tin shed. In case of emergency requirement of the use of the roof, the roof caretakers must grant permission to use the roof to any building member residing in that building. Any masonry work, carpentry work, family function, kite flying, and usage of the roof after darkness (except for an emergency) is strictly prohibited.

 

c.      In the event of water leakage from kitchens or bathrooms:

 

1.      The Member causing the leakage shall bear responsibility for damages to lower floors or external walls;

 

2.      For common-floor joint leaks, responsibility shall be shared by both parties;

 

3.      Inlet water pipe issues must be addressed by the respective unit; else the main water valve may be shut off to prevent structural damage;

4.      Members must ensure water from their units does not cause inconvenience or damage to the building or other Members.

 

5.3 Occupant Responsibilities

 

A.     Members can join the Anandalok Samiti Issues WhatsApp Group and follow the official website anandaloksamiti.blogspot.com for updates and notices. The BoM, comprising honorary Members, is not obliged to communicate individually with all Members.

 

B.     Members shall be responsible for the conduct of their family members, tenants, and guests.

 

C.      Members must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Samiti prior to selling or leasing their unit.

 

D.     Before leasing a unit, Members shall submit copies of Identity Proof, Address Proof, and Police Verification Report to the Samiti.

 

5.4 Caretaker, Security, Sweeper, Plumber, and Electrician

 

A.     The Samiti shall employ a Caretaker responsible for pump operations, miscellaneous odd jobs, and daytime security duties (2 PM – 7 PM).

 

B.     Night Security shall be provided by a private guard from 7 PM – 7 AM at a cost of ₹6,500 per month. Duties include:

(a) Switching off staircase lights;
(b) Inspecting common areas for miscreants between 10:30 PM and 11 PM;
(c) Locking and opening main gates for members;
(d) Reporting issues to the Building Representative, President, and Secretary.

 

C.      The Samiti shall employ a Sweeper to:

(a) Collect garbage only from Members;
(b) Clean staircases twice a month (supervised by building residents);
(c) Clean common grounds on Sundays;
(d) Members must provide water, detergent, and insecticide;
(e) Ensure no disposal of kitchen/bathroom waste outside designated bins.

 

D.     The Anandalok Samiti shall employ an Electrician and Plumber on a retainer basis.


(a) Members shall pay the Electrician and Plumber out-of-pocket for all personal unit maintenance, including outside connections and pipes leading to their flat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.3. Pet Policy

Pet ownership must comply with local laws and guidelines framed by the BoM to ensure the safety and hygiene of all residents.

5.4. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute or disagreement between a member and the Association shall be referred to the BoM for amicable resolution. If unresolved, the matter shall be submitted to arbitration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 6: Celebrations and Festivities

6.1. Celebrations

a.      The Anandalok Samiti should each year celebrate compulsorily the 26th January and the 15th August as Republic Day and Independence Day. The BoM should ensure that any food packets distributed during this event should reach not only the members attending the function but also the bed ridden members who are unable to attend the function due to their ailments to show respect, promote team building and unity.

 

b.      The Anandalok Samiti can celebrate other such functions such as Sports for the children of the complex, Rabindranath Tagore’s birthday, Bengali New Year, End of the Year function and other such functions on its common ground if funds permit or by taking contribution from the members participating in such functions. There should be no compulsion in contribution from the members for organising such functions. It should be approved by the BoM.

 

6.2. Festivities

a.     For celebrating the Festival of Durga Puja, Laxmi Puja and Saraswati Puja, the Anandalok Samiti formed a separate entity Anandalok Durga Puja Committee, long back in 1968. The Anandalok Durga Puja Committee has its separate Bank Account with the Indian Bank, Kankurgachi Branch and an elected governing body, who are all members of the Anandalok Samiti. There should be no compulsion for Durga Puja Contribution and it should be absolutely voluntary. The excess funds of the Durga Puja committee should be immediately deposited to the Bank, and not to be held by any office bearer for personal Fixed Deposits, etc., failing which the individual may face legal action for laundering public funds.

 

b.      Each year Founder’s Day is celebrated on the Dashami evening at the Anandalok Samiti. The Anandalok Samiti since its inception sponsors this Founder’s Day dinner with a sum, which at present is R 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand Only). It is binding on the part of the Anandalok Samiti to give this amount to the Durga Puja Committee each year. However, it is not binding on part of the Durga Puja Committee, to take this amount, and can return this amount if it has sufficient funds in its coffers to sponsor this event. With the rising costs and with the GMF collected from the residents, this amount should be spent on celebrations as mentioned in point 6.1 only to promote Unity and social get togethers of the members of the Anandalok Samiti.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 7: Amendments and Dissolution

7.1. Amendments to Bye-laws

These Bye-laws may be amended by a resolution passed at a Special General Meeting with a majority vote of at least two-thirds of the members present and voting.

7.2. Dissolution of the Association

The Association may be dissolved in accordance with the provisions of the relevant governing Act.

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

  1. I had shared this earlier in the WhatsApp group but haven’t received any response or seen any action taken, so I’m reposting it here. As per Clause 5.3, which defines the use of common areas inside the building, there should be clear direction regarding the use of staircases for storing personal items. This ongoing issue is creating considerable inconvenience for others, particularly elderly members with health concerns.

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    1. Thank you. However, it is not just discarded personal items being stored in the staircases. In several cases, owners are using these areas to store personal belongings for regular use, occupying more than half of the staircase and creating tripping hazards. This issue needs to be explicitly addressed in the bylaw.

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  2. I posted this earlier in the WhatsApp group but haven’t received any response from the BOM, so reposting. Clause 5.2 mentions members or their legal heirs for car parking but omits spouses. Since cars can be registered under a spouse’s name, this should be clarified in the clause. Please confirm that spouses are considered legal heirs in cases of inheritance.

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    1. Spouses are legai heirs in India - there are many cases where cars are in the name of the spouses or the spouses represent in the GBM.

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    2. Thank you for the clarification. However, inheritance under the Hindu Succession Law in India differs from many other jurisdictions. I wanted to confirm this point, as I am not a lawyer and understand that the Samity is consulting one. Spousal rights are relatively straightforward in several other countries, but the Indian law has its own specific provisions that need to be clearly understood.

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  3. Clause 2.1 B (ii) mentions only “legal heir… under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.” Even if there are no non-Hindu owners now( not sure though), this could happen in the future, and the clause must be made inclusive.

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