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Digitization is the way forward

by Meera | Apr 13, 2018 | Blog

As we urbanize, the role of a housing society/ association/ community continues to garner more prominence. From being just a legal entity to becoming a nodal authority, the roles and responsibilities of a society has transformed substantially over the last couple of...

Who is defined as an Associate Member for a Housing society elections?

by Meera | Jul 1, 2017 | Blog, Insights

Since the amendment to the Rules, enactment of the Election Rules and clarification issued by SCEA, an associate member is now eligible to stand for election and…

PRELIMINARY NOTE ON ANALYSIS OF GST EXEMTION ON MEMBER’S CONTRIBUTION IN A COOPERATIVE HOUSING SOCIETY

by Meera | May 29, 2017 | Blog, Insights

1.0 ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED The primary issue under consideration is the exemption given under GST statute for member’s contribution in Co-operative housing society, its interpretation, benefits and our opinion on such issue. The Issue can be analyzed from...

Can your society keep up with the latest compliances? Untrained society staff can add to your problems

by Meera | May 25, 2017 | Blog, Insights

Fast-changing real estate landscape means fast-changing rules and regulations. Government authorities are constantly making changes to society by laws. And with it, comes the problem of keeping up with the latest compliances and ensuring that the best practices are...

Is your society office buried under piles of papers? Well then, it’s time to go paperless

by Meera | May 25, 2017 | Blog, Insights

Imagine years of official records. Endless paperwork. All lying unattended. And before you know it, these stacks of important society papers grow into towering mountains. And you wonder, where is the society office. What’s worse is that you can never find the papers...

Now, societies can cash in on the Zipgrid Cashless payment gateway

by Meera | May 25, 2017 | Blog, Insights

In sync with the digital and cashless economy worldwide, Zipgrid facilitates cashless payments. The existing practise consists of collection of funds via cash, cheque, RTGS/ NEFT modes. These records are then required to be mailed to the office bearers. The...