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Haryana Cooperative Society Plot Registry: NOC Clarification for Sale Deed & Conveyance Deed
The Registrar Co-operative Societies, Haryana has clarified that prior permission / NOC under Section 89 of the Haryana Co-operative Societies Act, 1984 is required for society land/assets transactions, but not for other issues such as conveyance deed, sale deed or registry of a plot of a member of a Co-operative House Building Society.
This guide explains the practical effect of the clarification dated 25.06.2024 for member plot registry, sale deed, conveyance deed and Sub-Registrar objections in Haryana.
What the Haryana Registrar Co-operative Societies clarified
The clarification was issued from the Office of the Registrar Co-operative Societies, Haryana, Panchkula, vide Memo No. 108723/Gen./2024/OA-III/1379-95 dated 25.06.2024.
NOC required for society assets
Prior permission / NOC under Section 89 is required where the society purchases, acquires, leases, sells land or constructs building / immovable assets of the society.
Member plot registry separated
The clarification distinguishes society asset transactions from registry / sale deed / conveyance deed of an individual member’s plot.
No departmental NOC for member plot
For conveyance deed, sale deed or registry etc. of a plot of a member of a Co-operative House Building Society, such departmental NOC is not required as per the clarification.
This Haryana Cooperative Society NOC clarification is important for members of Co-operative House Building Societies who are executing a sale deed, conveyance deed or registry of their individual plot. The clarification helps distinguish between transactions of the society’s own land/assets and registration of a member’s allotted plot.
When Section 89 NOC is actually relevant
Section 89 permission/NOC is not a blanket requirement for every document connected with a co-operative society. The clarification confines it to specific society-level acts.
Purchase / acquire land
If the co-operative society itself purchases or acquires land, departmental permission may be necessary.
Lease / sell land
Where the society leases or sells society land, Section 89 permission/NOC becomes relevant.
Construct society assets
If the society constructs building or immovable assets of the society, prior permission may be required.
Where the clarification helps individual members
The most important practical part is that sale deed, conveyance deed or registry of a member’s plot is not treated at par with sale or transfer of the society’s own land/assets.
| Sr. | Issue | Clarification | Practical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sale deed of member plot | Departmental Section 89 NOC is not required merely because the plot is in a Co-operative House Building Society. | Useful where registry is objected only for want of Registrar Co-operative Societies NOC. |
| 2 | Conveyance deed of member plot | Conveyance deed / sale deed / registry etc. of member plot is outside the specific NOC requirement clarified for society assets. | Useful in conveyance deed execution in society plotted colonies. |
| 3 | Registry of allotted plot | The member’s plot registry is distinguished from purchase, sale or lease of society land/assets. | Helps members proceed where title chain and society records are otherwise complete. |
| 4 | Society land transaction | If the society itself is dealing with society land or immovable assets, Section 89 permission may still be required. | Clarification does not remove NOC requirement for society-level asset transactions. |
Society dues clearance, membership transfer, allotment record, possession letter, transfer permission or managing committee resolution may still be relevant depending on the facts. This clarification mainly addresses departmental NOC under Section 89 and should not be read as removing every document requirement.
How to handle a society plot registry objection
Identify the exact objection
Check whether the objection is for Section 89 NOC, society dues clearance, transfer permission, title chain, collector rate, stamp duty or identity issue.
Verify property status
Confirm that the transaction is of an individual member’s plot and not sale, lease or transfer of the society’s own land or immovable asset.
Prepare title and society papers
Keep allotment, conveyance chain, transfer letters, possession proof, dues clearance and society membership record ready.
Use the 25.06.2024 clarification
Where objection is only regarding departmental Section 89 NOC, rely upon the Registrar Co-operative Societies clarification.
Submit a written request
If required, submit a short representation before the registration office explaining that the deed concerns a member’s plot, not society land/assets.
Proceed with registry
Once other registration requirements are complete, the sale deed / conveyance deed may be processed as per applicable stamp duty and registration procedure.
Documents useful for Co-operative Society plot registry
Exact documents depend on the society record, property chain and local Sub-Registrar practice. The following are generally useful for avoiding objections.
Allotment / Conveyance Papers
Original allotment letter, conveyance deed, transfer deed, sale deed or complete chain of title.
Society Record
Membership proof, share certificate, transfer endorsement, possession letter and society correspondence.
Dues Clearance
No-dues certificate or payment proof from society, where required by internal society rules.
Property Identification
Plot number, area, layout reference, possession proof, property tax or municipal record wherever available.
Clarification Copy
Copy of Registrar Co-operative Societies clarification dated 25.06.2024 for Section 89 NOC issue.
KYC & Registry Papers
Aadhaar, PAN, photographs, witnesses, stamp duty challan, registration fee and other Sub-Registrar requirements.
Practical situations where this clarification matters
The clarification becomes useful when the registration office or parties are confusing a member’s plot registry with a transaction of society-owned land.
| Sr. | Situation | Effect of Clarification | Practical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member selling allotted plot | Section 89 departmental NOC should not be insisted merely because it is a society plot. | Buyer and seller can rely on clarification if other papers are complete. |
| 2 | Conveyance deed in favour of member | Conveyance deed / registry of member plot is treated separately from society asset transaction. | Useful where final conveyance deed is pending for want of NOC. |
| 3 | Society selling common land | Section 89 NOC may still be required because society’s own land/assets are involved. | Clarification does not protect society-level asset sale. |
| 4 | Registry objected by Sub-Registrar | Clarification may be placed with a representation to explain that the transaction is of a member’s plot. | Helps remove one specific objection, subject to facts. |
| 5 | Society dues pending | Clarification does not automatically waive society dues or internal transfer requirements. | Parties should separately clear dues and society documentation. |
Avoid these mistakes in society plot registry
The clarification helps only on the Section 89 NOC issue. Other title, society and registration requirements must still be handled carefully.
Confusing all NOCs
Section 89 departmental NOC is not the same as society no-dues, transfer permission, membership transfer or internal approval.
Incomplete chain
Even if Section 89 NOC is not required, registry may be delayed if title chain or allotment record is incomplete.
Ignoring society dues
Pending dues, maintenance, transfer fee or society charges may create disputes between parties and society.
No written representation
If an objection is raised, a proper written representation with clarification copy is better than oral argument.
Wrong transaction type
If the property is actually society land/common land, the clarification may not help because Section 89 permission may still apply.
Old or unclear documents
Old society records should be matched with current ownership, possession, plot number, area and layout details before registration.
Common Questions
Is NOC from Registrar Co-operative Societies required for sale deed of member plot in Haryana?
As per the clarification dated 25.06.2024, Section 89 NOC is required for society land/assets transactions, not for conveyance deed, sale deed or registry of a member’s plot in a Co-operative House Building Society.
When is Section 89 NOC required under Haryana Co-operative Societies Act?
The clarification states that prior permission or NOC is necessary when the society purchases, acquires, leases, sells land or constructs building or immovable assets of the Co-operative House Building Society.
Does this clarification apply to Co-operative House Building Society plots?
Yes. The clarification specifically refers to conveyance deed, sale deed and registry etc. of a plot of a member of a Co-operative House Building Society.
Can Sub-Registrar refuse registry only for want of society NOC?
If the case is only registry, sale deed or conveyance deed of an individual member’s plot, this clarification can be relied upon. However, title chain, allotment, transfer permission, society record and current local instructions should be checked.
Is society transfer permission same as Section 89 NOC?
No. Society transfer permission, no-dues certificate, membership transfer or internal endorsement may be separate from departmental NOC under Section 89. The clarification does not automatically waive every society-level document.
What should I do if registry is objected for cooperative society NOC?
First check the exact objection. If it is only for departmental Section 89 NOC and the transaction is of a member’s plot, submit the clarification dated 25.06.2024 with a written request, along with complete title and society documents.
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Disclaimer: This post is for general legal awareness only. The interpretation is based on the uploaded clarification dated 25.06.2024 issued from the Office of the Registrar Co-operative Societies, Haryana, Panchkula. Actual registration depends on current government instructions, title documents, society records, Sub-Registrar requirements and facts of each case. Please verify the current official position before execution or presentation of any document.