Thane Housing Society Rocked by Allegations of Forgery and Mismanagement; Registrar Praised for Upholding Law

Thane Housing Society Rocked by Allegations of Forgery and Mismanagement; Registrar Praised for Upholding Law

THANE, Maharashtra — Serious allegations of forgery, financial mismanagement, and legal non-compliance have surfaced at Devdaya Park Co-operative Housing Society Ltd., located on Pokhran Road No. 1 in Jekegram, opposite Raymonds, Thane. Residents have accused the society’s now-debarred Managing Committee (MC) of fabricating official documents and bypassing cooperative law in a bid to push through questionable conveyance proceedings.

The complaint, filed by Mr. Vikrant Poojari through his Constituted Attorney Mr. Sudhir Pillai, alleges that a forged resolution from a Special General Body Meeting (SGBM) was submitted to the Thane Civil Court. According to the complaint, no such meeting ever took place, and the General Body was never informed about the civil litigation. Despite this, the allegedly falsified resolution was used as part of consent terms involving certain bungalow owners who had previously opposed the conveyance process.

The consequences, residents claim, have been significant: the society reportedly surrendered critical assets including access roads, entry gates, recreational areas, and even saw a reduction in its total plot area conveyed—all without the knowledge or approval of the wider membership.

Following these revelations, a formal complaint was lodged with the Deputy Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Thane. The complaint highlighted not only the alleged forgery but also persistent violations of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies (MCS) Act—specifically, the failure to file mandatory audit rectification reports over multiple financial years, including 2024–2025.

After a series of hearings, the Deputy Registrar issued a decisive order: all current members of the Managing Committee were debarred for a period of three years under Section 82(4) of the MCS Act. An Administrator was subsequently appointed under Section 77(A) to restore lawful governance within the society.

However, residents report that the debarred committee members have so far refused to hand over records or relinquish control, obstructing the transition of power and compounding the society’s administrative paralysis.

In a rare and widely appreciated move, residents have publicly commended Deputy Registrar Dr. Avinash Bhagwat and Cooperative Officer Mr. Sanjay Shinde for their impartial and resolute enforcement of cooperative law—despite what residents allege were deliberate attempts at misdirection and pressure by the accused MC members.

A police complaint has also been filed with the Senior Police Inspector at Vartak Nagar Police Station, seeking the registration of an FIR under applicable sections related to forgery and criminal conspiracy. Appeals have been made to the Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone V, Thane. As of this report, an FIR is yet to be registered.

Adding a new dimension to the legal battle, the complainant has now filed a Miscellaneous Application in the disposed civil suit, arguing that the earlier consent terms were based on forged documentation. The petition underscores the seriousness of the procedural lapses and alleged fraud that residents say have undermined the society’s governance.

The unfolding events at Devdaya Park CHS serve as a cautionary tale for cooperative housing societies across Maharashtra—especially those involved in redevelopment projects, where transparency and lawful conduct are critical. Residents remain hopeful that the judiciary will take note of the gravity of the situation and intervene to ensure justice prevails.