401
Society elections often turn into a stressful affair — low resident turnout, last-minute confusion, disputes over fairness, and the constant struggle to coordinate voters living abroad or working odd hours.
Imagine if voting in your housing society elections was as simple and seamless as ordering groceries online.
It’s time for a change. A modern, smarter way to vote.
Say hello to ADDA’s Online Ballot.
Are Society Elections Legally Required?
Yes. As per the Co-operative Societies Acts and Apartment Ownership Acts (which vary by state), housing societies are legally required to conduct regular elections for their Management Committee (MC) or Board of Members.
Key Legal Points:
Mandatory Elections: Most state laws mandate elections every 1 to 5 years (depending on the state) to elect new committee members.
Registrar Oversight: In some states, elections must be notified to or supervised by the Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
Disqualification: Failure to conduct elections can lead to penalties, or even dissolution of the committee by the Registrar.
Transparency Norms: Elections must follow fair procedures—advance notice, eligibility checks, secret ballots, and proper documentation.
Why Do You Need the Online Ballot?
The Online Ballot feature in ADDA enables residents and non-resident owners to cast their vote securely from anywhere—be it another city, country, or just a different block in the community! The Online Ballot in ADDA complements physical polls, enabling residents who can’t vote in person to securely cast their vote online, ensuring greater participation in MC elections.
The Real Pain of Physical Voting
Unfair Disadvantage to Remote Owners
Non-resident owners often feel sidelined. They contribute maintenance fees, yet when it comes to electing the Management Committee—they’re left out because they can’t be physically present.
Security and Transparency Concerns
Physical elections can get messy. Paper ballots, unverified voters, room for bias or manipulation. There’s no clear audit trail.
Time-Consuming & Manual Errors
Arranging booths, verifying identities manually, counting ballots—it’s all incredibly time-consuming. Plus, residents waste their weekend in long queues just to cast a single vote.
Legally Compliant Voting process: ADDA’s Online Ballot is designed to comply with provisions of key housing society laws, this ensures your election process is not just digital and efficient but also legally valid and audit-ready.
Benefits: Why Online Ballot Just Works
Perfect for Non-Resident Owners
Whether you’re working abroad, visiting family in another state or away for office work—vote from wherever you are. No travel. No absentee excuses.
100% Transparent and Secure
Every vote is verified, tracked, and counted digitally—ensuring zero tampering, full audit trails, and results you can trust.
Faster Results
No more late-night counting. The system tallies results instantly and accurately, so everyone knows the outcome in no time.
How to Use Online Ballot
Admin side:
Create a ballot by adding eligible nominee names under Online Ballot Module in ADDA ERP.
Setup configurations as relevant for the Poll
Setup the Election dates and publish the ballot.
Once voting ends, fetch the results instantly
Resident side:
Step 1: Open the ADDA App and tap on ‘Live Ballot’ on your ADDA App homepage.
Step 2: Tap on the current ballot to view the list of candidates.
Step 3: Select the member you wish to vote for and submit your vote.
It’s that easy.
Tips & Best Practices for RWA
Keep Voter List Updated: Ensure the member list is current to avoid confusion or disputes.
Document Everything: Maintain clear, accessible records of the entire election process.
Secure the Data: Store digital reports and audit trails safely for future reference.
Educate Voters Early: Share how-to guides or demo videos to familiarise residents with online voting.
Trusted by India’s top Developers & Communities
Conclusion
ADDA’s Online Ballot empowers your residents to participate in community leadership, securely and conveniently. It respects legal frameworks, simplifies logistics, and brings more voices into the decision-making process. Whether you’re an RWA member, a returning officer, or just a proactive resident – this is your tool to modernise your society.
Let every voice be heard. Let every vote be counted.
Explore ADDA’s Online Ballot today and take the first step toward smarter, safer, and more inclusive society elections.
For more info or to schedule a free demo, contact the ADDA team at [email protected]
