Short Answer

Yes, as per the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 and Rules, 1965, a society can charge extra for reserved parking spots if parking is limited.

Detailed Explanation

Section 73 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961 empowers the society to make by-laws for the management of the society. Rule 163 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965 further elaborates on the powers of the society to make by-laws regarding various aspects, including parking. In simple terms, this means that the society has the authority to create rules regarding parking facilities within the society premises.

In practice, if the society is facing limited parking space and there is a high demand for reserved parking spots, the society can decide to charge extra for these reserved spots. This practice helps in managing the parking space efficiently and ensures that those who require reserved parking spots can avail them by paying an additional fee.

Real-world Scenarios

• Scenario 1: A cooperative housing society in Gujarat has limited parking space and high demand for reserved parking spots. To address this issue, the society decides to introduce a system where residents can pay extra to reserve a parking spot exclusively for their use.

• Scenario 2: In another society, where parking is a scarce resource, the management committee decides to implement a tiered pricing system for parking spots based on location and convenience, with reserved spots costing more than general parking spots.

• Scenario 3: A society near a commercial area faces parking congestion due to outsiders parking in the society premises. To deter non-residents from using the parking space, the society introduces a paid reserved parking system for residents.

Reference

• Section 73 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961: Official PDF

• Rule 163 of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Rules, 1965: Official PDF