Complete Guide: Appendix 2 Membership Application Form for Housing Societies
Under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (MCS) Act 1960 and Model Bye-laws of Cooperative Housing Societies (CHS) (Bye-law No. 19(a)), Appendix 2 (Form 1) is the mandatory statutory application form for an individual flat buyer seeking formal admission as a member of the housing society.
Under Bye-law 19(a), every applicant must tender ₹100 entrance fee and ₹500 for 10 shares of ₹50 each (Total ₹600/-) along with the application. Under Section 22 and 23 of the MCS Act, the society managing committee has a statutory obligation to decide on the application and inform the applicant within 3 months. If the society fails to communicate any decision within 3 months, the membership is legally considered Deemed Admitted (मानिव सदस्यत्व).
Statutory Comparison: Membership Types in Maharashtra CHS
| Feature / Criteria | Primary Member (Appendix 2) | Associate Member (Appendix 5) | Nominal Member (Form 11) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statutory Bye-Law | Model Bye-law 19(a) | Model Bye-law 19(b) | Model Bye-law 19(c) |
| Statutory Fees | ₹100 Entrance + ₹500 Shares (₹600 Total) | ₹100 Entrance Fee Only | ₹100 Entrance Fee |
| Share Certificate | Original 1st Name on Certificate | Joint 2nd/3rd Name Endorsed | No Share Certificate Issued |
| Voting in AGMs | Primary & First Right to Vote | Allowed if 1st Member is Absent | No Voting Rights |
| Contest Committee Elections | Full Right to Contest & Hold Office | Allowed with 1st Member Consent | Cannot Contest Elections |
| Who can Apply? | Title Purchaser via Sale Deed | Joint Owner or Defined Family Member | Tenant / Leave & License Occupant |
Mandatory Document Checklist for Appendix 2 Submission:
- ✔️ Registered Sale Agreement: Attested true copy of the registered agreement with index II.
- ✔️ ₹600 Remittance Cheque / Proof: Drawn in favor of the society (₹100 entrance fee + ₹500 share value).
- ✔️ Printed & Signed Appendix 2 Form: Generated instantly from this page with applicant signature.
- ✔️ Section 269-AB Undertaking: Income Tax declaration regarding property transfer.
- ✔️ Identity & Address Proofs: Self-attested PAN Card & Aadhaar Card copies.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Submit Appendix 2 Membership Form:
- Fill the Online Generator: Enter your applicant mobile number, society name, flat number, wing, area, and builder/seller particulars.
- Download & Print: Generate and download the official PDF. Print it on clean A4 paper.
- Attach Mandatory Documents: Attach agreement copy, ₹600 fee proof, and undertakings.
- Sign the Form: Sign in the designated applicant signature space.
- Submit to the Society Secretary: Hand over the signed application with attached documents to the Hon. Secretary / Chief Promoter and obtain an official stamped acknowledgement.
- Managing Committee Approval: The committee approves the application in the next managing committee meeting, issues the Share Certificate endorsement, and enters the name in the Member Register (Form 'I').
Key Rules & Statutory Compliances:
- No Discrimination / Rejection: A housing society cannot deny membership to any lawful flat buyer who has submitted a registered sale deed and prescribed application form.
- Appeal before Deputy Registrar: If the society wrongfully rejects or refuses to accept the membership form, the buyer can file an appeal under Section 23(2) before the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
हाऊसिंग सोसायटी Appendix 2 नवीन सभासदत्व अर्ज सविस्तर कायदेशीर माहिती (मराठीत)
महाराष्ट्र सहकारी संस्था अधिनियम, १९६० (MCS Act, 1960) आणि सहकारी गृहनिर्माण संस्थांच्या नवीन आदर्श उपविधींनुसार (Model Bye-laws 19(a)) Appendix 2 (परिशिष्ट २) हा प्रत्येक नवीन फ्लॅट खरेदीदारासाठी सोसायटीचे अधिकृत सभासदत्व मिळवण्यासाठीचा अनिवार्य कायदेशीर अर्ज आहे.
अर्जासोबत प्रवेश शुल्क ₹१०० आणि १० शेअर्सचे ₹५०० असे एकूण ₹६००/- चा धनादेश देणे आवश्यक आहे. सोसायटी व्यवस्थापक समितीने अर्ज मिळाल्यापासून ३ महिन्यांच्या आत सभासदत्वाबाबत निर्णय देणे बंधनकारक आहे. ३ महिन्यांत निर्णय न कळविल्यास कायद्यानुसार डीम्ड मेंबरशिप (Deemed Membership) मानली जाते.
सभासदत्व अर्जासोबत लागणारी आवश्यक कागदपत्रे:
- नोंदणीकृत खरेदीखत (Registered Sale Deed): दुय्यम निबंधक कार्यालयात नोंदणी केलेल्या व योग्य मुद्रांक शुल्क (Stamp Duty) भरलेल्या खरेदी खताची साक्षांकित सत्यप्रत.
- ₹६००/- चे शुल्क: सोसायटीच्या नावे काढलेला ₹६००/- चा धनादेश किंवा ऑनलाइन ट्रान्सफर पावती.
- हमीपत्र (Undertakings): फ्लॅटच्या रहिवासी वापराबाबत व आयकर कलम २६९-एबी चे विहित नमुन्यातील हमीपत्र.
- अर्जाची पोहोच (Acknowledgement): सोसायटी सचिवांना अर्ज दिल्यावर अर्जाच्या एका प्रतीवर तारीख व शिक्क्यासहित पोहोच पावती घेणे अत्यावश्यक आहे.
नवीन सभासदत्वाचे प्रमुख फायदे:
- सोसायटीच्या अधिकृत रजिस्टर (Form 'I') मध्ये सभासद म्हणून नाव नोंदवले जाते.
- शेअर सर्टिफिकेटवर नाव चढवले जाते, ज्यामुळे फ्लॅटवरील मालकी हक्क अधिकृतरीत्या प्रस्थापित होतो.
- सोसायटीच्या वार्षिक सर्वसाधारण सभांमध्ये (AGM) मतदानाचा व कमिटी निवडणुकीत उभे राहण्याचा अधिकार मिळतो.