In a complicated situation from Baramati, Pune, the Bombay High Court had to get involved when things got confusing with the creation of a cooperative housing society. The court found that the rules weren't followed, so the whole process needs to start over. Let's dive into what happened!
Sandeep Bhausaheb Shelar, a resident of Urban Gram in Baramati, filed complaints against the State of Maharashtra and several others, including a developer named R.V. Realty. The case was heard by Judge Amit Borkar.
It all started with some land in Jalochi, Baramati. The land was supposed to be turned into a cooperative housing society. But the developer didn't form the society on time, so the people who bought apartments decided to take action themselves.
On March 12, 2025, Sandeep Shelar, speaking for the apartment buyers, applied to form the society. But before his application could be decided, the developer, Rohit Jadhav, also applied on May 13, 2025, saying he had most people's support.
"The Assistant Registrar let the developer open a bank account for the society on June 9, 2025, even though Sandeep's application was still waiting."
The court found that the Assistant Registrar acted unfairly by letting the developer move forward without considering Sandeep's application first. It wasn't just about who applied first but about being fair and following the rules.
The developer’s plan only included 7,903.86 square meters of land, while the original agreements covered 26,000 square meters. This big difference could affect the society’s future.
"The court noted, 'The reduction in area is substantial and cannot be brushed aside as a clerical variation.'"
Eighty-four statements were filed by people claiming their signatures were obtained by trickery. This raised serious questions about the developer's plan.
The court has canceled the previous decisions and instructed that Sandeep’s application be reconsidered. The District Deputy Registrar must now verify all claims, including checking signatures and the area of land.
This case shows how important it is to be open and fair when forming cooperative societies. The court emphasized that everyone must be given a fair chance and that the rules must be followed strictly.
