Reporter’s Diary: Gurugram apartment owners seek more than just possession

At the Federation of Apartment Owners Associations (FAOA) conference in Gurugram, residents proposed governance reforms including e-voting and automatic membership for apartment owners.

Sanjay Lal stated that homeowners deserve ownership with certainty, not ownership with conditions.

FAOA vice-president Ritu Bhariok proposed One Society, One RWA, automatic membership, e-voting, and a dedicated district registrar for apartment societies.

The conference highlighted a shift from residents complaining about maintenance and services to actively debating legislation and governance models.

The event was attended by professionals, retired officers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and engineers, indicating a strong citizen-led governance movement in Haryana.