How do resident welfare associations work?

An RWA is usually registered as a voluntary society of persons under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Once registered, the RWA exists as a separate legal entity which can sue, or be sued through its office-bearers or persons appointed for such purpose.

What is the meaning of Resident Welfare Association?

A resident welfare association (frequently abbreviated as RWA) is a Non-governmental organization that represents the interests of the residents of a specific urban or suburban locality, particularly in Indian cities.

What are the powers of RWA?

The powers of the Governing Body are to be exercised in a responsible manner without fear or favor. The RWA while exercising its powers cannot infringe upon the Right to Free Speech or Right to Privacy of residents, whether they are members of the RWA or not. It cannot interfere with the ownership rights of residents.

Is RWA membership mandatory?

No, RWAs are voluntary associations and while they have considerable power and authority, it cannot impact your right over your own property. In comparison, cooperative housing societies have more power.

Who can attain the membership of RWA?

Seven or more people can subscribe their name for MOA for registration under Registrar of Societies to form themselves into a Society under Societies Registration Act, 1860. Who can be a member of RWA? Anyone who is a major and is keen to participate in the development of society can be a member of RWA.

Who can be member of RWA?

1. None of the family members of the owner can be a member of RWA. Unless there is a provision in the bye laws which specifically provides for membership rights to a person who is not the owner it has to be construed that such rights cannot vest in the individual concerned. 2.

Who can become member of RWA?

Is RWA covered under RTI?

Currently, RTI is applicable only on public authorities and RWAs are non-government bodies therefore, they do not fall under this law.

What if RWA is not registered?

In the absence of registration, all the trustees in charge of the fund have alone a legal status and the society has no legal status, and, therefore, it cannot sue and be sued. A non-registered society may exist in fact but not in law.

Are RWA office bearers public servants?

In a major ruling a Meerut anti-corruption special court has ruled that RWA office bearers come under the description of ‘public servants’ when it comes to discharging their duties in financial matters in an association and any misconduct in financial matters of RWA would be treated as embezzlement of funds by such …

Can RWA compel for monthly subscription?

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has put resident welfare associations (RWAs), managing affairs in colonies built by Delhi Development Authority, in serious financial crisis by ruling that they have no right to levy monthly maintenance charges from house owners.