Departmental Directives

Co-operative Department Circulars & Advisories

Regulatory advisories and administrative circulars issued by the Commissioner for Co-operation & Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra.

Office of the Commissioner for Co-operation, PuneAugust 2024

Circular on Statutory Audit Timeline Extensions

Clarification on audit scheduling under Section 81 and submission of online audit returns on the Mahasahakar portal.

Cooperation, Marketing and Textiles DepartmentNovember 2023

Directives on Pet Animals and Society Bylaws

Clarifies that housing societies cannot ban pet dogs, charge extra pet maintenance fees, or prohibit pets in passenger lifts.

Government of Maharashtra Energy & Cooperation DeptFebruary 2024

Guidelines on Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Installation

Facilitates swift issuance of NOC by housing societies to members installing EV chargers in their designated parking slots within 14 days.

Source & Statutory Verification

Source Verified

Official Source DocumentCooperative Department Circulars & Advisories

Statutory Provision / SectionAdministrative Directives & Clarifications

Enacting AuthorityState Cooperative Election Authority (SCEA), Maharashtra

Version & Effective DateDirectives as updated in 2022 (Eff. 2022-04-06)

Statutory Context: Mandates 5-year tenure for managing committee from date of election.

Last verified against gazette: 2024-08-15

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Legal Information Notice: This guidance is provided for general informational purposes only. Statutory provisions, departmental rules, and model bye-laws may change over time through legislative amendments or government notifications. Legal and procedural applicability can depend on your society's registered bye-laws, classification, and specific facts. Managing committees and members should verify current requirements with official authorities or seek professional advice before taking formal decisions. This content does not constitute formal legal advice.