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Shirish Shanbhag has an MSc in Organic Chemistry, Diploma in Higher Education, a Diploma in a French and has completed his LL.B. in first class, in 2021. Before his retirement, he was a junior college teacher at Patkar College from July 1980 to May 2012, where he taught theoretical and practical chemistry. Post retirement in 2012, he started providing guidance and counseling to people on several issues, with a specific focus on co-operative housing society related matters. Adv Shanbhag has a kee

Shailesh Gandhi

Shailesh Gandhi is a former Central Information Commissioner for the Right to Information Act. He is a successful RTI activist and a regular speaker at Moneylife Foundation.

Abhay Datar

Abhay Datar is a consumer activist. After working at Bank of Baroda for about 29 years, he retired as IT Manager. After retirement, Mr Datar joined Consumer Guidance Cell of Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP) in 2008 and solved many cases related to banking including online fraudulent transactions, misuse of credit cards and ATM cards. Also handled cases related with mobile banking frauds and mediclaim. He was a Member of the Managing Committee of MGP till March 2021.

AV Shenoy

AV Shenoy hold degrees in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from VJTI, University of Bombay and a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. Worked as a Design Engineer in Electrical Business Group of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. at Powai from October 1969 to September 2001 and retired as Dy. General Manager. Also worked as a Facilitator/Trainer for implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) and ISO 9000 in the organization. Since r

Dr Rajendra Ganatra

Dr Rajendra M Ganatra, was a banker for two decades and is now a registered Insolvency Resolution Professional, restructuring consultant and visiting faculty for MBA. He has more three decades of experience in project finance, asset reconstruction and financial restructuring. He is a Registered Insolvency Professional and has been the former MD & CEO of India SME Asset Reconstruction Co. Limited

Samir Zaveri

An extraordinary activist who has dedicated his life to the cause of railways, with a mission to help every rail commuter and accident victims, and improve Railway safety.

Mohammed Afzal

Mohammed Afzal is a civic and consumer rights activist with over 44 years of experience in the social sector. He has worked extensively on civic, traffic, consumer and housing society-related issues and has guided citizens on grievance redressal, society governance and dispute resolution. Known for his practical and citizen-centric approach, he has been actively involved in public awareness initiatives and various consumer and civic forums in Mumbai.

Yogesh Sapkale

Yogesh Sapkale is Deputy Editor of Moneylife and writes on legal, RTI, and consumer issues

Sucheta Dalal

Trustee - Moneylife Foundation

Moneylife Foundation

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Do you help on matter of EMPLOYEE PROVIDENT FUND grievances issue ? I need help as I am over 60 years and merging of my PF account took place but they (PF office) didn’t add interest and now unable to withdraw cumulative PF amount - for want of correction. Loosing interest as I already crossed 58 years of age. Consumer complaints

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In the rent agreement it is written that gas charges shall be paid by tenant but the landlord has not provided pipes natural gas connection. Can I file case in consumer court regarding deficiency in services provided. Answered Consumer complaints

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Can sole owner in his lifetime make a Release Deed/Family arrangement for future when he is dead ,in name of his Daughter,s son so in future no problems are created by Society to transfer flat in his name. In such case what papers should be given to society? Present nomination is in daughter`s name. Also water charges as per no. of connections but IF Members of mg. com. use Pressure Pumps (ILLEGAL)due to which higher floors donot get water. What can be done? Reporting to BMC does not helps as when THEY VISIT Hon Sec etc give them some big names of BMC & they go away without any action. Answered CHS, property-related issues

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I am a resident of ___Silicon Bay_______ Cooperative Housing Society, Pune. For a prolonged period, my family has been subjected to repeated excessive noise caused by a neighbouring resident through the continuous blowing of a conch (Shankh) and loud ringing of bells, causing significant disturbance and mental distress. Despite multiple written and oral complaints to the Managing Committee, no effective or lasting action has been taken. We have also approached the local police, who referred the matter to mediation; however, the issue remains unresolved. The Managing Committee has failed to discharge its obligations under the **Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960** and the applicable **Model Bye-laws of Cooperative Housing Societies** by not addressing repeated resident grievances or preventing continuing nuisance. The **Supreme Court in *Church of God (Full Gospel) in India v. K.K.R. Majestic Colony Welfare Association* (2000) 7 SCC 282** and ***In Re: Noise Pollution* (2005) 5 SCC 733** has affirmed that while religious practices are protected, they do not extend to creating excessive noise that infringes upon the rights of others. I respectfully request immediate intervention to: 1. Direct the Managing Committee to take effective action against the continuing nuisance. 2. Investigate the Committee's repeated failure to redress resident grievances. 3. Ensure compliance with the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, the society's bye-laws, and applicable noise pollution laws. 4. Pass appropriate directions to safeguard residents' right to peaceful enjoyment of their homes. Copies of previous complaints, legal notices, and other supporting documents can be furnished upon request. Answered CHS, property-related issues

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11 month old MC members have not signed indemnity bond out of ignorance and also not being informed by the election officer. They are more than willing now. What’s the safest and best way to do this now Answered CHS, property-related issues

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Shirish Shanbhag Shirish Shanbhag has an MSc in Organic Chemistry, Diploma in Higher Education, a Diploma in a French and has completed his LL.B. in first class, in 2021. Before his retirement, he was a junior college teacher at Patkar College from July 1980 to May 2012, where he taught theoretical and practical chemistry. Post retirement in 2012, he started providing guidance and counseling to people on several issues, with a specific focus on co-operative housing society related matters. Adv Shanbhag has a kee

Shailesh Gandhi Shailesh Gandhi is a former Central Information Commissioner for the Right to Information Act. He is a successful RTI activist and a regular speaker at Moneylife Foundation.

Abhay Datar Abhay Datar is a consumer activist. After working at Bank of Baroda for about 29 years, he retired as IT Manager. After retirement, Mr Datar joined Consumer Guidance Cell of Mumbai Grahak Panchayat (MGP) in 2008 and solved many cases related to banking including online fraudulent transactions, misuse of credit cards and ATM cards. Also handled cases related with mobile banking frauds and mediclaim. He was a Member of the Managing Committee of MGP till March 2021.

AV Shenoy AV Shenoy hold degrees in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from VJTI, University of Bombay and a Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. Worked as a Design Engineer in Electrical Business Group of Larsen & Toubro Ltd. at Powai from October 1969 to September 2001 and retired as Dy. General Manager. Also worked as a Facilitator/Trainer for implementation of Total Quality Management (TQM) and ISO 9000 in the organization. Since r

Dr Rajendra Ganatra Dr Rajendra M Ganatra, was a banker for two decades and is now a registered Insolvency Resolution Professional, restructuring consultant and visiting faculty for MBA. He has more three decades of experience in project finance, asset reconstruction and financial restructuring. He is a Registered Insolvency Professional and has been the former MD & CEO of India SME Asset Reconstruction Co. Limited

Samir Zaveri An extraordinary activist who has dedicated his life to the cause of railways, with a mission to help every rail commuter and accident victims, and improve Railway safety.

Mohammed Afzal Mohammed Afzal is a civic and consumer rights activist with over 44 years of experience in the social sector. He has worked extensively on civic, traffic, consumer and housing society-related issues and has guided citizens on grievance redressal, society governance and dispute resolution. Known for his practical and citizen-centric approach, he has been actively involved in public awareness initiatives and various consumer and civic forums in Mumbai.

Yogesh Sapkale Yogesh Sapkale is Deputy Editor of Moneylife and writes on legal, RTI, and consumer issues

Sucheta Dalal Trustee - Moneylife Foundation

Moneylife Foundation

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