Liability of SARFAESI Auction Purchasers for Past Maintenance Dues Under the MCS Act.

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Case: MAKRAND SHIRKANT PADALKAR AND ANR v. MONARCH ORCHID CO OP. HSG. SOC. LTD THRU. SECRETARY
Court: Bombay High Court
Date: 14-07-2026
Law: Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, Constitution of India, Code of Civil Procedure.

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Highlights of the Judgment:

• Interpretation of Section 154B-7 of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act regarding the mandatory nature of clearing society dues before a transfer of interest becomes effective.
• Analysis of the 'As is where is' clause in SARFAESI auctions and its extension to outstanding financial liabilities beyond the physical condition of the property.
• The application of Section 154B-14 concerning the statutory charge created on a flat for unpaid maintenance arrears.
• Distinction between cases involving bona fide disputes over the quantum of dues versus admitted or undisputed arrears.
• Judicial clarification on whether filing recovery proceedings under Section 91 constitutes an implied admission of membership.
• Examination of the 'materiality' of suppressed facts in writ jurisdiction under Article 227 of the Constitution of India.