In a bid to streamline and expedite the deemed conveyance process for cooperative housing societies, the State Cooperation Department in Maharashtra has implemented a significant change, reducing the number of mandatory documents. This move aims to alleviate the challenges faced by registered cooperative housing societies in obtaining deemed conveyance or ownership of land.
An official from the District Deputy Registrar’s office in Pune, speaking on condition of anonymity, shed light on the evolution of this decision. Previously, a multitude of documents were required for deemed conveyance, causing complications for cooperative societies. Recognizing the need for simplification, the state government, on June 22, 2018, took the decision to streamline the procedure, based on recommendations from a dedicated committee.
The official explained, “Now, only 8 types of documents have been made mandatory for deemed conveyance procedures. This reduction in documentation aims to facilitate a smoother process for cooperative housing societies seeking ownership.”
In Pune alone, where 20,655 cooperative housing societies exist as of March 2023, the impact of this initiative is substantial. Out of these, 2,505 societies are exempt from deemed conveyance, as they are constructed on government land or fall under MHADA societies. Notably, the deemed conveyance process has already been completed for 4,610 cooperative housing societies in Pune, leaving 13,540 societies awaiting the streamlined procedure.
Providing historical context, the official shared that in 2016, deemed conveyance required 12 types of documents. With the decision made on June 22, 2018, this number has been significantly reduced to 8, marking a strategic effort to simplify and expedite the process.
As Maharashtra takes this proactive step to facilitate property ownership for cooperative housing societies, the streamlined deemed conveyance process is anticipated to enhance efficiency, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and empower more societies to assert their rightful ownership.
