Mumbai: In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has ruled that a “No Objection Certificate” (NOC) from the Registrar or Deputy Registrar of Cooperative Societies is not only unnecessary but illegal for the selection of a developer under Section 79(A) of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960.

Justice Borkar Clarifies Registrar’s Role

Justice Amit Borkar, in a detailed order dated October 17, 2025, clarified that the Government Resolution (GR) of July 4, 2019, does not authorise Registrars to issue such NOCs to housing societies.

“Neither the Act nor the Rules contain a provision requiring the Registrar’s approval or permission for redevelopment decisions taken by a cooperative housing society,” the court observed.

Case Background

The ruling came in a petition filed by

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