The west bengal premises requisition and control (temporary provisions) act, 1947
west-bengal · 1947
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the West Bengal Premises Short Requisition and Control (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1947
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms such as "Calcutta," "Collector," and "landlord" for use throughout the West Bengal Premises Requisition and Control (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1947.
- S. 3(1) Whenever it ajpears to the Provincial Govern- requisition
- S. 4Section 4 empowers the Collector to order tenants or landlords to vacate or repair requisitioned premises, with costs deducted from compensation if repairs are not executed.
- S. 5Section prohibits landlords or their employees from disturbing or removing conveniences or services of requisitioned premises without Collector's consent.
- S. 6When any-premises or deal with expedient
- S. 7Section 7 allows the Collector to evict occupants violating requisitioned premises terms.
- S. 8Section 8 allows aggrieved individuals to appeal against orders under section 7 to the Commissioner for review and decision.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the Collector or authorized person to enforce compliance with requisition orders if the person fails to comply.
- S. 10(1) Where any premises requisitioned under this from Act are no longer required for any public purpose, the requisit
- S. 11Procedure for fixing compensation
- S. 12Section 12 determines compensation for requisitioned premises by considering rent, relocation costs, and income loss.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Collector to determine compensation terms and decide if it's paid periodically or as a lump sum, and with whom agreements are made.
- S. 14Section 14 mandates the Collector to deposit compensation in revenue until a dispute over its payable recipient is resolved.
- S. 15Section 15 allows the Provincial Government to apply or revoke control measures on premises in specified local areas via notifications.
- S. 16Restrictions on lease
- S. 17(1) The landlord of any premises shall, within seven landlord
- S. 18Section 18 directs the Collector to select tenants for requisitioned premises or permit landlords to use them if no tenant is found.
- S. 19Section 19 allows requisitioning of vacant premises despite prior notice, under the Act.
- S. 20(1) Whoever contravenes any provision of this Act, Penalty
- S. 21(1) No order made in exercise of any power con- Saving as f erred by or under this Act shall be called in question in t
- S. 22Section 22 provides immunity from legal proceedings for actions taken in good faith under the West Bengal Premises Requisition and Control Act, 1947.
- S. 23(1) On the expiry of the West Bengal Premises saving
- S. 24Power to make rules
- S. 1908Procedure, 19 08, a tenant
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