Section 31: Transfer of interest on death of member

Q: What does Section 31 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA) deal with?

Section 31 TMSCHSA pertains to "Transfer of interest on death of member". It is part of the The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 31 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA) governs transfer of interest on death of member. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 31 TMSCHSA still in force?

Yes, Section 31 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 31 TMSCHSA?

धारा 31 TMSCHSA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act. Section 31 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA) governs transfer of interest on death of member. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 31 TMSCHSA?

Dhara 31 TMSCHSA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 31 of the The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 31 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA) governs transfer of interest on death of member. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 31 of The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act?

Cite as: "Section 31, The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act (TMSCHSA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Multi-State Co-operative Housing Societies Act, 2002, § 31 (India).

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(1)

On the death of a member of a society, the society shall subject to the provisions of sub-section (2) transfer his share or interest in the society to a person or persons nominated by such member in accordance with the rules or, in the absence of such nomination to such person as may appear to the Committee to be the heir or legal representative of such member.

(2)

No such transfer shall be made unless such nominee, heir or legal representative, as the case may be, is duly admitted as a member of the society.

(3)

Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (2), any such nominee, heir or legal representative, as the case may be, may require the society to pay to him the value of the share or interest of the deceased member, ascertained as prescribed.

(4)

A society may pay all other moneys due to the deceased member from the society to such nominee, heir or legal representative, as the case may be.

(5)

All transfers and payments duly made by a society in accordance with the provisions of this section, shall be valid and effectual against any demand made upon the society by any other person.

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