If in Gujarat state and mehsana district,the residential society doesn't register under registered act.So as a legal act to ready the stamp and round seal in the name of society is legal or not? What are the rules to made stamp? Futher,a chief (Pramukh) of society bags Rs.15000/- from society persons as development fees Or as for society transfer fees.So,is this legal? Kindly guide me about society registration act and development fees. What are the legal sections for the whole matter?

In India, residential societies are generally governed by the respective state's cooperative laws. In the case of Gujarat, the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961, governs the registration and functioning of cooperative societies, which includes housing societies.

According to the act, it is mandatory for a cooperative housing society to be registered under the Act to become a legal entity. Without proper registration, the society may not have the legal capacity to enter into contracts, hold property, or sue or be sued in its own name. Therefore, in the absence of registration, the stamp and seal made in the name of the society would not be legally valid.

Regarding the collection of Rs. 15,000 as development fees or transfer fees by the Chief (Pramukh) of the society without proper authority or justification, this could potentially amount to mismanagement or misappropriation of funds by the office-bearer. The rules and regulations governing the collection of fees and funds by a society are outlined in the bylaws of the society, which should conform to the provisions of the Gujarat Cooperative Societies Act, 1961.

If the Chief of the society is collecting fees without proper authorization or in contravention of the bylaws, it may constitute a breach of trust and could be considered unlawful or misappropriation of funds. Legal action can be taken against such individuals under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to breach of trust, cheating, fraud, or criminal breach of trust.

It is advisable to consult with a legal expert specializing in cooperative laws in Gujarat to ascertain the specific legal provisions and remedies applicable in this situation.