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Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) is a representative body of builders & developers operating in the state of Maharashtra. In existence since 1982, it is serving the cause of both the housing industry and its consumers. Today, it has been recognized as an important representative body, by both the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra. Members of the Chamber accounts for 80% of residential accommodation to the people and thus, our members directly or indirectly help the Governments meeting its constitutional obligations of providing houses to the shelterless.

	To collect and diffuse useful information, knowledge in connection with the building industry among the members, public and the Government.
	To promote science of building industry and for that purpose print, issue and circulate papers, periodicals, books and other literatures.
	To encourage research and development in the building industry by organizing conferences, exhibitions, film shows, establish library.
	To promote and foster feelings of unity and cooperation and mutual help and to eliminate unhealthy competition and unfair trade practices among its members.
	To protect and encourage trade, industry and provision of construction works and all other ancillary and allied trades and industries.
	To advise and assist the members in technical, non-technical and legal matters.
	To develop a common platform of interest connected with construction industry for supporting or opposing such of the legislations affecting the interests of construction industry and take constructive action.
	Exemptions:
	Chamber is registered under Society Registration Act 1888 and Mumbai Public Trust Act 1956. We have been submitting Audited Statements of Accounts and remitting contributions in compliance with the statutory requirements.
	It has exemptions from payment of Income Tax Act 1961.
	It is filling Income Tax returns regularly and is up-to-date.
	It enjoys exemptions under 80G of the Income Tax Act.

As part of its objectives, MCHI has been taking up various policy issues with the local bodies (BMC etc.), State Government and Central Government on issues relating to housing industry. The relentless efforts of the Chamber culminated in the repeal of Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act by the Government of India. It is pursuing its efforts with the Government of Maharashtra for repeal of the ULC Act in the state along with other important issues, viz., reduction of stamp duty, amendment of Rent Control Act, reduction in assessment charges, property taxes etc. Various Income tax concessions announced in the Union Budget 1999-2000 was the result of key role-played by the Chamber and its follow up with the Union Government.

MCHI organizes Seminars & Convention at periodical intervals, thus affording opportunities to its members for close interaction on various issues concerning the industry.

MCHI has also participated in the policy formation of `Slum Redevelopment Scheme' of the Government of Maharashtra and the problem pertaining to dilapidated buildings.

Identifying the need of the construction industry and its users for a comprehensive directory of information on manufacturers, suppliers of various inputs and services, MCHI has released a `reference book & Yellow Pages’ the year in 2000 dedicated to construction industry for its members, users and the public at large. To be of service to the common man, important subjects, viz., stamp duty, formation of co-op. housing society, procedure for obtaining housing loan, BMC ward offices, various amenities required for a dwelling place etc.

MCHI has been supplementing the efforts of the Governments (both Centre and State) in combating natural calamities. After the devastating earthquake that affected Latur dist. of Maharashtra, MCHI adopted the village Mangrul (Ousa taluka) and constructed 231 houses at a total cost of Rs. 2 crores and handed over the same to the Government.

MCHI also extended a helping hand to the Surat Municipal Corporation in tackling the plague menace.

Members of Managing Committee of MCHI have spontaneously undertaken projects that benefited the less-privileged, viz.,

	Setting up of a 100-bed hospital at Mulund (W);
	A health centre below Marine Drive flyover;
	Maintenance of garden at Mulund (W);
	Members also ably supported the State Government’s campaign “I LOVE MUMBAI” by undertaking beautification of various gardens, pathways, road dividers etc.

	Research & Development
	MCHI plans to set up a Research & Development Cell, which would initially collect data on residential and commercial developments and property market trends. On the basis of data so collected, it would be possible to project future pricing trends. This information would be vital to members of the industry and also the public at large. It also conducts various seminars and symposium on issues connected with housing industry.

	Real Estate Exhibitions
	We have been in forefront in organizing Mega Property Exhibitions from the year 2000 onwards. We have also conducted Twin Exhibitions and other small Property Shows in the Mumbai Suburbs. This is to help intending flat purchasers to have varieties of properties and Housing Finance Institutions and legal assistance under one roof. We have also been organizing Indian Property Exhibitions abroad like in countries like UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, UK, USA, Hong Kong etc.

	Library services
	MCHI has a well-stocked collection of books, brochures, magazines, reference papers, law journals, technical literature etc. covering all aspects of the housing and construction sector. This library also boasts of foreign technical catalogues, which would be excellent reference materials for professors and students alike.