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Housing societies cannot block Amazon Zomato deliveries over dues experts warn residents
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Blocking deliveries could violate residents right to use homes
Legal experts say housing societies generally cannot stop Amazon, Zomato, Swiggy and similar deliveries to residents for unpaid maintenance dues. Such restrictions can interfere with residents’ normal use of their homes, which bye-laws and recovery processes cannot override. Instead, societies must use proper statutory recovery steps like penalties, interest, or legal action, rather than cutting off services.
- Societies cannot restrict online deliveries for unpaid dues
- Such moves may interfere with a resident’s right to use their home
- Recovery must follow bye-laws and statutory procedures
- Legitimate options include penalties, interest, and legal action
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