Chandan Shrirang Alhat and Ors. v. State Coopertive Election Authority Maharashtra State and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
defaulting member; right of franchise; cut-off date 1st January 2025; preparation of voters list; Section 27(10) Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act 1960; loan defaulter voting rights; co-operative society elections; clearance of dues after cut-off date; State Co-operative Election Authority Maharashtra State; Respondent No.4 Society; writ petition dismissed; interim relief vacated; liberty to challenge election of successful candidates; Chandan Shrirang Alhat; Nilesh Hiraman Bhegade; Bombay High Court 2026
What did the court decide?
Petitioners who were defaulters on the cut-off date (1st January 2025) for preparation of the voters' list do not ipso facto become entitled to exercise their right of franchise of Respondent No.4 Society merely by clearing dues after that date; persons intending to contest or vote ought to have been vigilant and cleared their dues before the cut-off date.