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If the ownership of the property is provided by the developer to the owner but the owner doesn\u2019t reside there then non-occupancy charges are imposed.<\/span><\/p>\n These charges can only be imposed if the property is provided on lease by the flat owner.<\/span><\/p>\n If the family members of the flat owner residing in the house or remained locked then non-occupancy charges are not applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n Previously there were various complications due to the absence of these guidelines. Many disputes have happened between society and its respective members.<\/span><\/p>\n Flat owners were imposed huge charges by society. And society justifies that it is because flat owners provide property for lease. And earning great rental amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n And circular about Non-occupancy charges solved all of these issues.<\/span><\/p>\n As non-occupancy charges are levied only if the non-family members of the flat owner are residing in the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So the criteria for non-implication of non-occupancy charges are:<\/span><\/p>\n Section 79A of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act 1940 states that non-occupancy charges should not surpass 10% of the applicable service charges of the society.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is mentioned in the circular provided by the government of Maharashtra.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Service charges are considered as salaries, outgoings for the society office, allowances for personnel, sitting charges for committee members, common electric charges, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n This is based on bye-law 68 of the new model bye-laws.<\/span><\/p>\n Ex.<\/b> Mr. Raj stays in Mumbai<\/a>. He received a total maintenance bill from the society of amount Rs. 3500 for June month. Out of it, the service charge is Rs. 2500.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So, society will impose Rs 250 as the non-occupancy charges for June month. As it is 10% of Rs. 2500.<\/span><\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: In case the flat owner doesn\u2019t pay the non-occupancy charges, the housing society will provide them a reminder notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nCriteria to impose Non-Occupancy Charges<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Non-Occupancy Charges Calculation Process<\/b><\/h2>\n
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