Section 11: Contents of Declaration

Q: What does Section 11 of The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 (TMAOA) deal with?

Section 11 TMAOA pertains to "Contents of Declaration". It is part of the The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 11 of The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 (TMAOA) governs contents of Declaration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 11 TMAOA still in force?

Yes, Section 11 of the The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 11 TMAOA?

धारा 11 TMAOA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 11 of the The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970. Section 11 of The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 (TMAOA) governs contents of Declaration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 11 TMAOA?

Dhara 11 TMAOA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 11 of the The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 11 of The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 (TMAOA) governs contents of Declaration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 11 of The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970?

Cite as: "Section 11, The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970 (TMAOA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Maharashtra Apartment Ownership Act, 1970, § 11 (India).

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(1)

The Declaration shall contain the following particulars, namely:-

(a) Description of the land on which the building and improvements are or are to be located; and whether the land is freehold or leasehold [and whether any lease of the land is to be granted in accordance with the second proviso to section 2 of this Act] [These words were deemed always to have been added by Maharashtra 6 of 1974, Section 6.];

(b) Description of the building stating the number of storeys and basements, the number of apartments and the principal materials of which it is or is to be constructed;

(c) The apartment number of each apartment, and a statement of its location, approximate area, number of rooms, and immediate common are to which it has access, and any other data necessary for its proper identification;

(d) Description of the common areas and facilities;

(e) Description of the limited common areas and facilities, if any, stating which apartments their use is reserved;

(f) Value of the property and of each apartment, and the percentage of undivided interest in the common areas and facilities, appertaining to each apartment and its owner for all purposes, including voting; and a statement that the apartment and such percentage of undivided interest are not encumbered in any manner whatsoever on the date of the Declaration;

(g) Statement of the purposes for which the building and each of the apartments are intended and restricted as to use;

(h) The name of a person to receive service of process in the cases hereinafter provided, together with the residence or place of business of such person which shall be within the city, town or village in which the building is located;

(i) Provision as to the percentage of votes by the apartment owners which shall be determinative of whether to rebuild, repair, restore, or sell the property in the event of damage or destruction of all or part of the property;

(j) Any other details in connection with the property which the person executing the Declaration may seem desirable to set forth consistent with this Act;

(k) The method by which the Declaration may be amended, consistent with the provisions of this Act.

(2)

A true copy of each of the Declaration and bye-laws and all amendments to the Declaration or the bye-laws shall be filed in the office of the competent authority.