With the aim of bringing in transparency in the cooperative sector, the State Housing Federation has mooted the idea of digitising the cooperative dispute mechanism, by introducing the concept of ‘ease of doing business’ through an online dispute resolution mechanism. This will ensure that the dispute is heard and resolved within a stipulated time period, which otherwise, unfortunately takes years. Also, orders passed by the District Cooperative departments (Deputy/ Assistant Registrar, DDR, Jt. Registrar, etc.) will also be easily available to members. Singapore is in first position to tackle dispute resolution within 65 days, while India takes an average 1,445 days to resolve issues.

“As society changes, the law should change and therefore online portals for housing societies is a current need. An online portal will help provide cooperative education and give a redressal mechanism to members, which will result in building the cooperative sector. Online education was first started by the Maharashtra State Housing Federation Ltd by developing an android app known as ‘Election CHS Training,’ whereby more than 1,000 election officers are trained,” said advocate Shreeprasad Parab, expert director, The Maharashtra State Cooperative Housing Federation Limited.