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Practical articles on running a cooperative housing society, transfers, tenants and society documents.
The share certificate is your evidence of membership in the society's books. It is issued when you are admitted, changed on transfer, and replaced if lost — but it is not your title deed.
06 Nov 2026
After a member dies, the society transfers the flat's share to the nominee or, without one, to the person who shows probate, letters of administration or a succession certificate. Here is what each heir should do.
06 Nov 2026
A no-objection letter tells the society the other heirs will not object. A registered release deed actually gives up their share. Know which one your situation needs.
06 Nov 2026
When heirs cannot agree who should become the member, the society cannot simply pick one. Here are the routes – nominee, court document, buy-out or sale – and where each dispute is decided.
06 Nov 2026
Section 70 names three court documents; NKDA asks for a legal-heirship certificate. Here is what each is, who uses it and when a family needs it.
06 Nov 2026
Ten minutes now saves your family months later. How to nominate in Form XXVIIIB, whom you can name, how to change it, and how to keep it in line with your will.
06 Nov 2026
After a death, the society must follow Section 70 – nominee first. Here is how to ask properly, what to do if it refuses or delays, and where to appeal.
06 Nov 2026
You cannot sell a co-op flat that is still in your late parent's name. First the society's Section 70 transfer, then mutation, then the sale – with every heir on board.
06 Nov 2026
After the society transfers a deceased member's flat, the heir must apply to NKDA for Record of Title. Here are the papers NKDA lists, the 0.25% fee and how to avoid a returned application.
06 Nov 2026
The Form II certificate is conclusive evidence that a society is registered, and registration makes the society a body corporate.
04 Nov 2026
The treasurer keeps the books the Rules require and prepares the accounts for the annual statutory audit, which the AGM then considers.
04 Nov 2026
The registered deed is evidence of title to the flat, while the share certificate and register show membership. Section 92 links them: no title passes until the payment to the society is made, and membership needs the society's admission.
04 Nov 2026
FORM I - Registration of a Co-operative Society editable co-operative housing form with guided fields and PDF printing.
Fill and previewFORM VIII - Registration of Amendment of By-laws editable co-operative housing form with guided fields and PDF printing.
Fill and previewFORM X - Election Nomination Paper editable co-operative housing form with guided fields and PDF printing.
Fill and previewFORM XXVIII - Membership Application editable co-operative housing form with guided fields and PDF printing.
Fill and previewFORM XXVIIIA - Housing Membership Affidavit editable co-operative housing form with guided fields and PDF printing.
Fill and previewFORM XXIX - Housing Society Quarterly Statement editable co-operative housing form with guided fields and PDF printing.
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