The PUNJAB RENT ACT, 1995 (punjab Act No. 13 of 2012)
punjab · 2012
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab Rent Act, 1995
- S. 2This section defines key terms used in the Punjab Rent Act, 1995, including "Landlord," "Lawful increase," "non-residential premises," and "Premises."
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- S. 4Section 4 mandates written rental agreements and registration for rent agreements in Punjab.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Punjab Rent Act, 1995, outlines the devolution of tenancy rights upon a tenant's death to specified successors for up to ten years.
- S. 6Geyser repairs
- S. 7Circuit breakers repairs
- S. 8Section 8 mandates tenants to pay landlords maintenance charges and pro rata property tax, plus any utility charges paid by the tenant.
- S. 9Landlords can increase rent by up to 10% of non-decorative improvement costs not included in rent, while tenants can claim rent reduction if premises deteriorate.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines the process for landlords to give tenants notice of rent revision due to improvements.
- S. 11Replacement of knobs and locks of doors, cub-boards, windows, etc
- S. 12Replacement of flynets
- S. 13Section 13 mandates tenants to pay rent on time, with late fees, and requires landlords to provide receipts for cash payments.
- S. 14Section 14 allows tenants to deposit rent with the Rent Authority if the landlord refuses to accept it, providing details and reasons for the deposit.
- S. 15Removal of plant growth from roof and walls
- S. 16Section 16 allows tenants to withdraw rent deposits without admitting correctness of rent rates, and unwithdrawn deposits are forfeited to the government after five years.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates landlords to maintain premises in good tenantable condition and allows tenants to repair and deduct costs if landlords fail to do so.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates tenants to maintain premises and allows landlords to recover repair costs if tenants fail to do so.
- S. 19Section 19 prohibits landlords or tenants from cutting off essential supplies or services without just cause and allows complaints to Rent Authority for restoration and compensation.
- S. 20Section 20 protects tenants from eviction by landlords except for specific reasons like non-payment of rent or misuse of premises.
- S. 21Section 21 allows occupants of government-allotted residential premises to reclaim possession of their rented properties if they are evicted due to owning another government-allocated home.
- S. 22Section 22 allows members of armed forces and their dependents to apply for immediate possession of leased premises upon retirement or death.
- S. 23Section 23 allows retired or soon-to-retire Central or State Government employees to apply for immediate possession of leased premises for their own use.
- S. 24Section 24 allows widows, handicapped persons, old persons, freedom fighters, and NRIs to recover immediate possession of rented premises.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates tenants to pay rent during eviction proceedings and outlines procedures for rent disputes and false claims.
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- S. 27Section 27 allows tenants to notify landlords of sub-letting with prior consent and termination in a prescribed manner.
- S. 28Section 28 deems a sub-tenant to become a direct tenant if the landlord evicts the main tenant but not the sub-tenant.
- S. 29Section 29 prohibits landlords from re-letting premises for three years after recovery unless Rent Authority permission is obtained.
- S. 30Section 30 allows tenants to choose to stay if landlords delay repairs, with compensation if needed.
- S. 31Section 31 allows landlords to reclaim premises after a limited tenancy if tenant doesn't vacate, with certain restrictions on consecutive permissions.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Rent Authority to evict tenants to return premises to landlords for employee use or institutional activities.
- S. 33(1) The landlord shall have the right to construct further storeys on the roof
- S. 34Section 34 allows the Rent Authority to direct severance of vacant land for building, place landlord in possession, and determine rent for remaining premises.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates that upon a tenant's interest termination and a Rent Authority order for possession, all occupants must vacate the premises for the landlord.
- S. 36The section allows the State Government to appoint Rent Authorities and additional Rent Authorities to manage rent-related functions and powers.
- S. 37Section 37 grants the Rent Authority powers similar to a Civil Court to manage rent proceedings, including summoning witnesses and inspecting properties.
- S. 38Section 38 of the Punjab Rent Act, 1995 outlines the application process and fees for the Rent Authority, and grants the State Government power to appoint an Appellate Authority for appeals against Rent Authority orders.
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- S. 65Section 65 allows the correction of clerical or arithmetical mistakes in rent orders by the Appellate Authority or Rent Authority.
- S. 66Section 66 makes orders by the Rent Authority final and immune from challenge in any court proceedings.
- S. 67Section 67 imposes penalties for violations related to rent, essential supplies, subletting, and false statements by landlords or tenants.
- S. 68Section 68 prohibits civil courts from hearing rent-related matters and injunctions against Rent Authority actions.
- S. 69Rent Authorities under the Punjab Rent Act are considered public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 70Section 70 protects Rent Authorities from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
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- S. 73Section 73 allows the government to issue orders to resolve Act-related difficulties, but only within two years of the Act's commencement.
- S. 74Section 74 empowers the Punjab Government to make rules for implementing the Act and repeals the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, with savings for existing rights and proceedings.
- S. 75Section 75 repeals previous rent-related laws and preserves existing rights and obligations under the Punjab Rent Act, 1995.
- S. 1956(iv) of the dissolution of the corporate body other than a company in case the tenant is such a corporate body