The Cantonments Rent Restriction Act, 1963

( ACT NO. XI OF 1963 )

[ 27th April, 1963 ]
An Act to make provision for the control of rents of certain class of buildings within the limits of the Cantonment areas and for the eviction of tenants therefrom.1♣

 
 
 
WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision for the control of rents of certain class of buildings within the limits of the cantonment areas, for the eviction of tenants therefrom and for matters connected therewith;
 
 
 

CONTENTS

SECTIONS

1. Short title, extent and commencement

2. Definitions

3. Act not to apply to certain buildings

4. Power of exemption

5. Act to override other laws

6. Appointment of Controller

7. Determination of fair rent

8. Increase of fair rent in certain cases

9. Landlord not to claim anything in excess of fair rent

10. Fine or premium not to be charged for grant, renewal or continuance of tenancy

11. Moneys which should not have been paid may be recovered

12. Tenant to pay taxes

13. Landlord not to interfere with amenities enjoyed by the tenant

14. Restriction of conversion of residential buildings into commercial buildings and vice versa

15. Failure by landlord to make necessary repairs

16. Reimbursement of expenses incurred on repairs under orders of a local authority

17. Eviction of tenant

18. Registration of hotels and lodging-houses

19. Fixation of fair rates

20. Fair rates, etc., to be displayed

21. Eviction of guests from hotels, etc.

22. Eviction of Government servants, etc.

23. Decisions which have become final not to be reopened

24. Appeal

25. Execution of orders

26. Landlord and tenant to furnish particulars

27. Procedure and powers of Controller

28. Penalties

29. Cognizance of offence

30. Controller to be a public servant

31. Indemnity

32. Power to make rules