23 Maharashtra Housing Societies Register Online in 2 Months

Two months after Maharashtra's cooperation department launched a fully online cooperative society registration system, 23 housing societies across the state have successfully completed the entire registration and approval process through the Aaple Sarkar portal.

The development marks one of the first major outcomes of the state's transition from the earlier registration mechanism, which required extensive paperwork and multiple visits to deputy registrar offices for approvals and document verification.

Over 300 Applications Received Since Launch

According to officials from the state cooperation department, the portal has received 304 applications for society name reservation, which serves as the first stage of the registration process.

Out of these applications, 113 have been approved, while 34 applications were rejected. Officials stated that the 23 housing societies that completed registration successfully finished both the name reservation stage and the final registration process after obtaining permission to open bank accounts and submitting the required documents online.

The societies that have used the digital registration facility are located in districts including Pune, Ratnagiri, Amravati, Kolhapur, and Sangli.

Objective Behind the Online Registration System

Cooperation Commissioner Deepak Taware stated that the online system was introduced to simplify a process that had remained paperwork-intensive for years.

According to Taware, the initiative aims to reduce repeated visits to deputy registrar offices, curb the role of middlemen, simplify documentation procedures, and speed up approvals for cooperative societies seeking registration.

Online Payments and Real-Time Tracking Enabled

Deputy Registrar (IT) Mahendra Magar stated that the portal has been integrated with the government's accounting framework. This allows applicants to pay the ₹2,500 registration fee online and track the status of their applications in real time.

Applicants are required to create a user ID on the Aaple Sarkar portal and pay ₹50 to begin the registration process.

Documents Reduced From 29 To 19

Officials stated that the digital process has reduced the number of mandatory documents from 29 to 19.

• Zoning certificates have been removed.
• Title search reports are no longer required.
• Development agreements have been eliminated.
• Business projection plans have been removed.
• Several affidavits have been excluded from the process.

However, essential documents related to land ownership, construction approvals, promoter details, and registered agreements continue to remain mandatory.

Registration Process Expected Within Two Months

Once a society name receives approval, applicants can open a cooperative bank account and deposit the required share capital amount. After uploading proof of deposit and supporting documents, the application moves to the final registration stage.

Officials stated that registrars scrutinise applications digitally and raise queries online when necessary. Applicants must respond within the prescribed timeline. The department expects the entire process to be completed within two months, while the digital registration certificate is issued within 30 days after compliance requirements are fulfilled.

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