ARTICLE · 13 NOVEMBER 2026
Redevelopment Of Co-operative Housing Societies: What Changes Under The 2026 Government Resolution
The Maharashtra government has issued a new Government Resolution in 2026 that fundamentally restructures the redevelopment process for co-operative housing societies, introducing stricter timelines, mandatory transparency measures, and enhanced member participation rights. This comprehensive framework addresses longstanding concerns about committee accountability, developer selection opacity, and inadequate member involvement by establishing clear procedural safeguards at every stage of redevelopment.
IndiaReal Estate and Construction
Introduction
Redevelopment is among the most consequential decisions a co-operative housing society can take. It touches the homes, financial interests and future security of every member, and it therefore demands a process that is transparent, participatory and fair.
The framework governing redevelopment of co-operative housing societies in Maharashtra was set out in the Government Resolution dated 4 July 2019, issued under Section 79A of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960. On 30 September 2026, the Co-operation Department, Government of Maharashtra issued a new Government Resolution (the “GR”), which supersedes the 2019 Government Resolution. This article examines the reasons for the change, the key provisions introduced and what they mean for co-operative housing societies
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