The year was 1997.
One fine day I got a notice from the society office bearers that I will be fined Rs 500/- for electricity misuse. It was dated 29/04/1997
The plain truth is that I had not misused any electricity. The society did not give me any opportunity to present my case.
Copy of the notice.
Now even if I have misused any electricity the society can only complain to the police.
They have absolutely no power to impose a fine on me.
Now I draw the attention of the reader to the actual fine imposed. On bill dated 18/05/1997 they imposed a fine of Rs 1000/-.
The actual bill and even in 2022 I am still being charged interest on it.
I had replied to the notice through my lawyer. However, family & friends read that let better sense prevail & perhaps the office bearers may withdraw the fine. So I did not approach the law.
Till date as I write this blog this illegal fine has not been revoked & I am being charged interest on it.
So now I have decided to fight a full fledged legal battle & I solicit the blessings & good wishes of the readers for this purpose.
The office bearers of any co-operative housing society are meant to work for the benefit of the society and not to create problems. However, the plain truth is that most office bearers think and behave that they are the owners of the housing complex.
The other members of the society are fully aware of this wrongdoing but lack the courage to speak out against the office bearers. Part of the reason is the real danger of physical retribution by the office bearers.
This is a part of the large malaise of the Indian society . Our elected representatives be it a municipal councillor, MLA’s , MP’s and ministers behave like they are kings of their constituencies and have a dictatorial attitude.
This must be challenged and fought at all levels.
