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The Tale of Society Management: A Risky Gamble and the Power of Legal Wisdom

Imagine you're suddenly thrust into the heart of an institution, a society committee. It’s supposed to be about maintaining the community—simple tasks, easy decisions. But the complexity of governance lurks beneath the surface, and if you ignore it, it could collapse in an instant. Case Study: Garden View Society, Vashi. Rajneesh Vasant Sawant, a resident of 33 years, was once part of such a system. But over time, the board of this housing society turned into something darker than a mere management team. They didn’t just collect maintenance fees or fix the occasional plumbing issue. No, they played with fire. They made decisions without the legal framework. They thought they were invincible—operating outside the law’s reach, certain that no one would challenge them. Then came the inevitable crash. The law caught up. A simple check: Did the committee follow the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act? No. Were they elected in a legally sound manner? No. Did they think their unchecked ...