In a city where thousands of residents are fighting redevelopment battles, the recent triumph of a housing society in Walkeshwar will resonate with many. A report in this paper stated that in a major embarrassment for the registrar office, the deputy registrar had to submit an unconditional apology before the high court over unethical practices at the society. The deputy registrar did not conduct society elections as per norms, and also forced the society to go under redevelopment with a well-known builder.

While the redevelopment danger has been averted, the case throws light on the numerous skirmishes within housing societies, and the importance of knowing the law and your rights when it comes to such issues. It is vital that members apprise themselves of housing society laws, or at least have rudimentary knowledge about their rights as members of a co-operative housing society.