Can Your RWA Say No? Right to Charge in Indian Apartments (2026)
The year 2026 marks a turning point for green mobility in India. As electric vehicles (EVs) move from luxury to mainstream, a new friction point has emerged: the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) . If you are an EV owner living in a high-rise in Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru, you’ve likely asked: “Does my RWA have the power to stop me from installing a charger?” The short answer is: No, they cannot—provided you follow safety norms. With the Ministry of Power’s 2024–2026 consolidated guidelines and recent landmark rulings from the Bombay High Court, the "Right to Charge" is now a recognized legal entitlement. This guide breaks down how to navigate RWA approvals and why home charging is the ultimate financial win in 2026. 1. The Legal Reality: Your RWA’s "Power" vs. Your Rights Under the latest Ministry of Power (MoP) guidelines , EV charging is now a "de-licensed" activity. This means a housing society cannot arbitrarily deny a resident permission to ins...