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A housing society cannot automatically claim ownership of a member’s money simply by describing a payment as “non-refundable.” If a society wants to retain money collected from a member, it must be able to show that the collection and retention are supported by law, the society’s registered bye-laws or a valid agreement. A Co-operative Court recently highlighted this principle while directing RNA Regency Park Tower Co-operative Housing Society in Kandivali West, Mumbai , to return ₹50,000 to members Jignesh Khiraiya and Kusum K Khiraiya. The court ordered the society to pay the couple ₹50,000 along with 6% simple interest per year . The interest will run from January 30, 2022, when the society received their written request for repayment, until the amount is recovered. The society was also directed to bear the couple’s legal expenses. The dispute over a parking payment The dispute began in 2017 when the couple transferred their flat in the housing society. During the transfer process,...

Imagine you are travelling on a national highway, and just as you reach the toll plaza, your FASTag stops working. The scanner fails to read the tag, the payment does not go through, and vehicles begin lining up behind you. The toll operator then asks you to pay an additional amount. Does this mean you must pay double the toll? This is a common concern among motorists in India. FASTag has made toll collection quicker and more convenient, but technical failures and payment-related problems can still occur. Many drivers are unaware of the rules that apply when a FASTag transaction fails, which can lead to confusion and disputes at toll plazas. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways regulate electronic toll collection on national highways. Understanding the applicable provisions can help you know when an additional charge may apply, when an alternative payment method may be available, and what steps you should take if you believe yo...

घर खरीदना किसी भी परिवार के लिए सबसे बड़े आर्थिक फैसलों में से एक होता है। कई पति-पत्नी घर या फ्लैट की रजिस्ट्री अपने दोनों नामों पर करवाते हैं और मानते हैं कि इससे दोनों को बराबर मालिकाना हक मिल जाता है। लेकिन केरल हाई कोर्ट के एक फैसले ने स्पष्ट किया है कि संपत्ति के विवाद में रजिस्ट्री के दस्तावेजों के साथ-साथ पैसों के स्रोत, आर्थिक योगदान और अदालत में पेश किए गए सबूत भी महत्वपूर्ण हो सकते हैं। कुरुदनकंडी शमशीर बनाम रसलिन (Kurudankandi Shamsheer v. Raslin) मामले में केरल हाई कोर्ट ने पत्नी के पक्ष में फैसला सुनाया। अदालत ने पति को तीन महीने के भीतर घर खाली करने का निर्देश दिया। मामले में एक महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य यह था कि घर खरीदने के लिए पत्नी के पिता ने पैसे दिए थे, जबकि पति अपने आर्थिक योगदान के दावे को साबित करने में असफल रहा। यह फैसला उन परिवारों के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है, जो माता-पिता या अन्य रिश्तेदारों की आर्थिक मदद से घर खरीदते हैं। संपत्ति को लेकर विवाद कैसे शुरू हुआ? यह मामला केरल के मंजेरी नगरपालिका क्षेत्र में स्थित एक घर से जुड़ा था। घर की रजिस्ट्री पति और पत्नी दोनों के नाम पर थ...

Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has ordered officials to initiate seizure proceedings against properties whose owners fail to pay outstanding property taxes despite receiving notices. The civic body has also warned that employees responsible for delays in tax recovery will face action. Property owners who have ignored their pending tax bills in Pimpri-Chinchwad may soon face serious consequences. The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has decided to take a stricter approach towards property tax recovery, directing officials to initiate seizure proceedings against properties where owners have failed to clear their outstanding dues despite receiving notices. The warning was issued by Additional Municipal Commissioner Trupti Sandbhor during a review meeting held on Saturday. She instructed officials to speed up tax collection, identify persistent defaulters and ensure that recovery targets are achieved within the prescribed time. The administration has also made it clear...

Think sharing an OTP is a small mistake? Fraudsters could use those six digits to authorise payments, access accounts or take control of your digital banking. Here is what you should do immediately—and the costly mistakes you must avoid. A phone call arrives out of nowhere. The person on the other end sounds professional and claims to be calling from your bank. Your KYC needs updating, they say, or your bank account will be blocked. Another caller might claim that a parcel is stuck, a bill is overdue or a suspicious transaction needs verification. Before you have time to think, they ask for the OTP sent to your phone. You share it, believing you are solving a problem. Moments later, you may receive a message confirming a transaction you never made. This is how many digital banking scams begin. Fraudsters exploit fear, urgency and trust to persuade people to reveal confidential information. However, sharing an OTP does not automatically mean your money is gone. What you do in the next f...

भारतीय रेलवे ने यात्रियों को तेज आवाज में फोन पर बात करने, स्पीकर पर बातचीत करने और बिना ईयरफोन वीडियो चलाने को लेकर चेतावनी दी है। जानिए क्या कहता है कानून और जुर्माने से बचने के लिए किन बातों का ध्यान रखना जरूरी है। ट्रेन में सफर के दौरान बिना ईयरफोन इंस्टाग्राम रील्स देखना, तेज आवाज में गाने सुनना या मोबाइल फोन पर जोर-जोर से बात करना यात्रियों के लिए परेशानी का कारण बन सकता है। भारतीय रेलवे ने ऐसे व्यवहार को लेकर यात्रियों को सावधान किया है, जिससे दूसरे यात्रियों को असुविधा होती है। लागू कानूनी प्रावधानों के तहत ऐसे मामलों में ₹1,000 तक का जुर्माना लगाया जा सकता है। वहीं, चेतावनी के बावजूद परेशानी पैदा करने वाला व्यवहार जारी रखने पर जेल की सजा का भी प्रावधान हो सकता है। आजकल स्मार्टफोन ट्रेन यात्रा का अहम हिस्सा बन चुके हैं। लोग सफर के दौरान रील्स देखते हैं, गाने सुनते हैं और फोन पर बातचीत करते हैं। लेकिन जब कोई यात्री मोबाइल का स्पीकर तेज आवाज में चलाता है या लंबे समय तक ऊंची आवाज में बात करता है, तो इससे पूरे कोच में बैठे यात्रियों को परेशानी हो सकती है। रेलवे का संदेश साफ है—मोबा...

Have you ever noticed something unusual while travelling by train or metro? Traditional railway tracks are usually surrounded by layers of crushed stones, but many metro tracks appear to rest directly on solid concrete. Why do engineers use thousands of stones on one type of track while leaving them out of another? The answer lies in the science of railway engineering. Both systems are designed to carry heavy trains safely, maintain the correct position of the rails and withstand repeated vibrations. However, they achieve these goals through different construction techniques. The stones beneath conventional railway tracks are not placed there randomly. They form a carefully designed foundation that supports the entire track structure. Many metro systems, on the other hand, use concrete-based track designs that provide stability without loose stones. Understanding this difference reveals how engineers adapt railway infrastructure to different environments, from open countryside to under...