Short Answer

The existing society by-laws can be updated for the new building, including new flat numbering, by following the provisions of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 and the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965.

Detailed Explanation

Rule 14 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965 provides the procedure for amending the by-laws of a cooperative society. This rule states that any amendment to the by-laws must be proposed in writing, circulated among the members, and approved by a two-thirds majority of the members present at a general meeting. This means that in the case of updating the by-laws for a new building with new flat numbering, the society members need to follow this process to make the necessary changes.

Additionally, Section 13 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 empowers the Registrar of Cooperative Societies to approve the by-laws of a society. Therefore, any amendments related to structural changes or new building additions, such as new flat numbering, must also be submitted to the Registrar for approval as per the Act.

Practical Examples

• Scenario 1: A cooperative housing society decides to add a new wing to their existing building with additional flats. To update the by-laws for the new building and assign new flat numbers, the society members must propose the amendments, circulate them among members, and obtain a two-thirds majority approval at a general meeting.

• Scenario 2: In a redevelopment project, an old building is demolished, and a new high-rise is constructed in its place. The society needs to update the by-laws to reflect the changes in the structure and assign new flat numbers to the units in the new building. This process requires following the rules for amending the by-laws and obtaining approval from the Registrar.

Reference

• Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961: Rule 14

• Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965: Section 13