APPORTIONMENT Model Bye-Law No. 67(a)(vii) & MCS Act Section 24A

District Housing Federation Affiliation & Training Fund Cap

Primary Statute: Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act 1960 & Model Bye-Law No. 67

Official Gazette: Commissioner for Co-operation & Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Maharashtra

Plain English Explanation

District or State Housing Federation fees can only be billed to members if your society has formally affiliated and holds a valid membership certificate. Furthermore, the Education and Training Fund is strictly capped by statute at ₹10 per member per month.

Statutory Calculation Formula

Per Member Share = Official Federation Fee Receipt ÷ Number of Members | Max ₹10/mo for Training Fund

Can only be charged if the society holds an active membership receipt.

What is Legally Permitted

Collecting equal share of federation fees if the society holds an active affiliation certificate.

What is Prohibited by Law

Billing federation fees without affiliation, or charging more than ₹10/month for the Education & Training Fund.

Official Gazette Wording & Judicial Precedents

"Affiliation charges for District Housing Federation shall be collected equally from members only upon valid affiliation and receipt of certificate. Education and Training Fund shall not exceed ₹10 per member per month."

Judicial Authority & Case Law:

Collecting federation charges without holding an active, certified membership with the District Co-operative Housing Federation is statutorily invalid.

What to Do if Your Bill Violates This Rule

Ask the Secretary to present the District Housing Federation membership certificate and receipt under Section 32.

Pre-Drafted Note for Society WhatsApp Group or Secretary:

Hi everyone, a note on Federation Charges: Under Model Bye-Law 67(a)(vii) and Section 24A, federation fees can only be collected if our society holds an active membership certificate. The Education and Training Fund is capped at ₹10/member/month.

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