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Maharashtra's cooperation department is moving housing society registration to an online platform to reduce procedural delays and excessive paperwork. The initiative will cut required documents from 29 to 19, lowering the documentation burden by nearly 34%. Applications will be processed through the Aaple Sarkar portal, allowing societies to submit papers and track approvals digitally. Officials have clarified that core legal documents will continue to be mandatory. The move is expected to improve registration rates, especially in urban areas where many societies continue to operate without formal registration.
The Maharashtra cooperation department is preparing to introduce an online system for registering cooperative housing societies, marking a shift from the existing physical, document-heavy process. The new mechanism aims to make registration more accessible by limiting paperwork and reducing repeated visits to deputy registrar offices, which have often led to long delays for applicants. Advertisement
Under the revised framework, the number of documents required for housing society registration will be reduced from 29 to 19. This represents a cut of approximately 34% in documentation. Authorities have decided to remove papers considered repetitive or non-essential, including zoning certificates, title search reports, business plans, and multiple affidavits that previously formed part of the application process.
The online registration facility will be integrated into the state government's Aaple Sarkar portal. Housing societies will be able to upload documents digitally, submit applications, and track their status without relying on intermediaries. Officials have indicated that approvals and communication related to the application will also be handled through the portal, improving transparency and accountability.
Despite the reduction in paperwork, the cooperation department has stated that all essential legal documents will remain mandatory. These include proof of land ownership, sanctioned building plans, registered agreements, and details of promoters or developers. The aim is to maintain legal scrutiny while removing procedural bottlenecks that have discouraged registrations in the past.
Housing society federations have long raised concerns about low registration levels across Maharashtra, particularly in Mumbai and Pune. Many buildings continue to function without formal registration due to delays, lack of cooperation from developers, or the complexity of documentation. As per official data, around 1.25 lakh housing societies are currently registered in the state, a figure considered low relative to the number of residential buildings.
Officials expect the simplified and digitised process to encourage more resident groups to complete registration, enabling them to access government services, resolve disputes more effectively, and ensure better regulatory compliance. The initiative aligns with the state's broader push towards digital governance in cooperative housing administration.
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