Lok Adalats to hear matters related to deemed conveyance

In fact,sources said,in the case of 59,000 out of 88,000 eligible cooperative housing societies,the title was yet to be conveyed. In February 2008,the state government modified norms to induct a provision allowing societies to apply for deemed conveyance in cases where developers or landlords were not cooperating.

The provision came into force on October 27,2010,when the government issued a final notification in this regard. The government,however,has since received applications from barely 3,800-odd societies.

The disposal rate of these applications too has not been exactly encouraging so far,with 1,300-odd applications pending. To encourage societies to come forward,the government has even launched a special drive from December 2012. Officials,however,admitted that response to even this has been less than desired. “The time taken to dispose of application,requirement to make multiple visits to various government offices and the extent of documentation insisted has deterred societies,” said an official.

The government initially streamlined the documentation required. It has also initiated measures to allow applications online to cut down on the time and multiple visits. Officials said that the latest move of holding Lok Adalats was also aimed at speedier implementation.

Allegations of corruption and bribes sought for deemed conveyance have been raised by public representatives. Officials said holding such Lok Adalats would also provide a platform to society representatives to air such concerns.

by Sandeep Ashar