Elections to the Board of Managers

Elections were held under the supervision of Returning Officer Mr. S. P. Gurwara, to select the first Board of Managers of the Belvedere Towers Condominium Association.

The elected Board of Managers would take over the running of the Condominium from builder DLF and would manage our IBMS funds henceforth.

According to the law of the land, only those who had their name first in the Buyer's Agreement, and had their Apartment Deeds registered could contest the elections.

Which narrowed down the total number of possible contenders to just around 70...

14 nominations were filed, 1 was withdrawn, and 13 people contended for 10 places.

The final contenders included a nominee of DLF Universal, which still owns some apartments in the complex, and expressed eagerness to remain as part of the new Board of Managers.

While there was opposition to this nomination from many quarters, a majority of owners felt, if DLF insists on being a part of the new Board, they obviously have something meaningful to contribute to the condominium in the future. Plus it would help make the transition of management of the complex smooth. When the technicalities of the issue were sorted out, the DLF Nominee became a candidate as well.

As the 20th of November 2005 arrived, excited owners trooped down to the party hall and cast their secret ballot. Approximately 40 votes were cast, and the result - a new Board of Members [including the DLF candidate] was sworn in.

But this is just the beginning for the new Board. Running a condominium, even with able support staff is no child's play. And the Members recognise that. The task ahead, includes issues of security, maintainence, water management, and planning for future exigencies.

And we have to deal with the sewage mess behind, and the call centre parking mess in front of the complex.

But if the amiable nature of the elections themselves is anything to go by, the future ahead for Belvedere Towers looks happy and smooth!