Society denying NOC for flat sale or rent

What you need to know

Housing society cannot unreasonably deny NOC for member's flat sale or rental. Denial must be based on valid outstanding dues only. Arbitrary denial is challengeable under Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act.

Your rights

NOC for legitimate flat sale or rental

Written reason if NOC denied

Approach Registrar of Co-operative Societies

Damages if sale delayed due to wrongful denial

What you should do now

Action first

Apply in writing and give deadline

Submit written NOC application with proof that all dues are cleared
Give 15-day deadline

If refused without valid reason

File complaint with Registrar of Co-operative Societies
Society cannot withhold NOC when all dues are cleared

Acts applicable

Gujarat Co-operative Societies Act 1961

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Member rights and NOC provisions

Where to complain

Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Gujarat

Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.