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22. (1)Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act or any other law for. the time being in force, in case of death of the landlord, where there is a requirement of the premises let out on rent by the legal heirs of the landlord during the period of tenancy, such legal heirs may file an application in this behalf for eviction and recovery of possession of the said premises before the Rent Authority in such form and manner, as may be prescribed. (2) The Rent Authority may, on an application made to it under sub-section (1), if it is satisfied that the legal heirs of the deceased landlord are in requirement of the premises let out on rent, pass necessary orders against the tenant for handing over vacant possession of the said premises to the legal heirs of the deceased landlord.