61. Can the associate members vote in such meetings, will their opinion be considered ?
Yes, as are authorized to speak on behalf of the original member.
62. Selection of PMC , is it mandatory ?
Yes, It is advised since he plays a major role in the procedure.
63. Is it O K if we choose a P M C, Architect, Legal Consultant or an Advocate without advertising in the newspaper?
No. It is necessary that you give advertisements before finalizing these professionals
64. Is it mandatory to issue an ad in the newspaper to announce our decision of going in for redevelopment?
Not exactly.
65. Who guides us to formulate the Tender Forms ?
The P M C
66. Can we finalize the Tender Form with available quorum ?
Yes only if you have acquired the written opinion on this regard from all your members.
67. In a 50 – 50% situation, how does one go about with the finalization of a Tender ?
The G B is the final deciding authority
68. Who has the powers for selection or rejection of the Tenders ?
The G B
69. What is the procedure to accept or reject a Tender ?
A comparison Chart to be prepared. Call for suggestions and remarks from each member. Then a detailed discussion on the available feedback. The decision on any selection or rejection of a Tender is to be taken in a democratic fashion only.
70. If the G B is not in agreement with the selection or rejection of a Tender, what is the process to resolve such a situation ?
G B is the supreme authority for decision making.
71. If any member is unsatisfied with the process and procedure for selecting or rejecting a Tender, what is the recourse for him/her ?
He or she needs to start a dialogue with the concerned representatives and try to sort out his queries and questions. One should avoid the litigation path as it only leads to loss of time, money and energy, not forgetting the loss of long standing relations.
72. Can a member from the society participate in the bidding process ?
No
73. Can a member residing in the society apply for seeking the post of the Architect, Solicitor or Legal Consultant ?
Yes, with the consent of the G B
74. Can a member insist on detaching from the Redevelopment process, and instead demand a compensation to forgo his rights ?
By all means, as he needs to sort out his requirements with the developer.
75. Can members insist on particular Building Plan, Design, and amenities ?
Not really
76. Can the society demand both Bank Guarantee and Corpus Fund ?
Yes, since Bank Guarantee is considered as a Performance Guarantee and Corpus fund is Financial Security.
77. Does the society have the prerogative to decide the relocation plan ?
Yes before it is finalized.
78. Do the members have a right to demand frontage flats or shops instead of the prevailing position of their respective premises ?
Depends on your negotiating Skills.
79. Do the members enjoy first rights on the sale of additional area to be built by the builder ?
Not really
80. Can members select the quality of construction material to be used ?
Yes
