Maintenance
Services Housing Cooperative Society Ltd., Ashoknagar, Ranchi — how the Society keeps common areas, utilities and statutory approvals in good order for all residents.
Maintenance
Common Place Cleaning Services
Keeping Shared Spaces Clean
The Society ensures regular cleaning of common places across the colony — internal roads, park pathways, the market complex frontage and other shared areas — so that residents and visitors always find the surroundings neat and presentable.
This is carried out on a routine basis by dedicated cleaning staff, with sweeping, dust and debris removal, and upkeep of common walkways forming part of the daily and weekly cleaning schedule.
Key Points
Coverage
Roads, Parks & Common Areas
Frequency
Daily / Routine Schedule
Maintenance
Garbage Collection
Smart Bins & Door-to-Door Collection
Smart bins have been installed at suitable locations across the colony to collect household garbage, which is then lifted and carried away by Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) trucks on a scheduled basis.
In addition to emptying these smart bins, RMC also sends door-to-door garbage collection vans to individual houses, giving residents a convenient and reliable way to dispose of daily waste without it accumulating in the colony.
Key Points
Collection Points
Smart Bins Across the Colony
Household Pickup
Door-to-Door Vans (RMC)
Maintenance
Municipal Co-operation Services
Working With the Ranchi Municipal Corporation
The Society actively coordinates with the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) for civic works that were earlier handled by the Society alone. This includes garbage lifting, fogging and spraying of insecticides, and pruning of tree branches along the roadsides.
This partnership helps the Society draw on the Corporation's resources and manpower for larger civic tasks, while the Society continues to look after day-to-day upkeep within the colony.
Key Points
Partner Agency
Ranchi Municipal Corporation
Services Covered
Garbage, Fogging, Tree Pruning
Maintenance
Light Maintenance
Well-Lit Roads & Common Areas
Street lights and common-area lighting across the colony are checked regularly, with faulty or non-functional lights repaired or replaced promptly to ensure roads and public spaces remain well-lit after dark.
Good lighting is treated as a basic safety requirement — for pedestrians using the walking tracks, for residents moving around the colony in the evenings, and for the overall security of the neighbourhood.
Key Points
Scope
Street Lights & Common Areas
Focus
Safety & Visibility After Dark
Maintenance
Lift Maintenance
Regular Servicing & Safety Checks
Lifts installed in Society buildings undergo regular servicing to keep them running smoothly and safely for residents. This includes routine mechanical checks, timely repairs, and attention to safety features.
Any reported faults are addressed promptly to minimise inconvenience, particularly for elderly residents and those who depend on the lift for daily movement within the building.
Key Points
Servicing
Regular & Scheduled
Priority
Safety & Reliability
Maintenance
Electrical Maintenance
Wiring & Fittings in Common Areas
Electrical wiring, fittings and connections in common areas of the colony are maintained and inspected periodically to prevent faults and ensure resident safety at all times.
Any reported electrical issue — whether in common corridors, the market complex, or shared utility points — is attended to promptly by qualified personnel to avoid disruption or hazard.
Key Points
Coverage
Common Area Wiring & Fittings
Response
Prompt Fault Attendance
Maintenance
Generator / Electricity Supply Check
Reliable Backup Power
The Society's backup generator and the incoming electricity supply system are checked periodically to make sure power remains available even during outages, keeping essential common-area services running without long interruptions.
Routine checks cover fuel levels, load testing and general upkeep of the generator, along with monitoring of the main electricity supply lines serving the colony.
Key Points
Backup Power
Generator, Checked Periodically
Supply Monitoring
Main Electricity Lines
Maintenance
Govt. Approvals and Expiry Dates
Tracking Statutory Compliance
The Society keeps track of the various government approvals, certifications and licences that apply to its common facilities and installations, ensuring that renewals are taken up well before their expiry dates.
Staying current on such approvals helps the Society operate its facilities within the law and avoid any last-minute compliance issues that could affect residents.
Key Points
What's Tracked
Approvals, Licences & Certifications
Objective
Renew Before Expiry