Short Answer

Yes, a society can charge separate "add-on" maintenance for new facilities added after the original project handover.

Detailed Explanation

Rule 62 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965 allows cooperative housing societies to levy charges for maintenance and repairs of common areas and facilities. This rule empowers societies to collect funds for the upkeep of existing amenities as well as for any new facilities added post-handover. The society can determine the quantum of these charges based on the maintenance requirements of the additional amenities.

In practice, when a cooperative society decides to introduce new facilities such as a gym, swimming pool, or community hall after the initial project handover, they can levy an additional maintenance charge on the members to cover the expenses of maintaining these facilities. This ensures that the financial burden of upkeep is shared among all members benefiting from the new amenities.

For example, if a society installs solar panels on the terrace to provide green energy to residents, they can impose a separate maintenance fee to cover the costs of maintaining and servicing the solar panels. This ensures sustainable energy provision while ensuring financial sustainability for the society.

Another scenario could be if a society decides to set up a children's play area in the common space post-handover. In such a case, the society can collect an extra maintenance fee from members to cover the expenses of maintaining the play area, including repairs, cleaning, and safety inspections.

In conclusion, Rule 62 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965 allows cooperative societies to charge separate "add-on" maintenance for new facilities added after the original project handover, ensuring the sustainable upkeep of additional amenities while distributing the financial responsibility among all members benefiting from these facilities.

References

• Rule 62 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965: Official PDF