Provided that it shall be open to the Rent Court to direct the tenant to pay mesne profits for the period of occupation of the premises after the expiry of the tenancy or termination of the tenancy.

Payment of rent during eviction proceedings Payment of rent during eviction proceedings.-(1) During the pendency of the eviction proceedings, the tenant shall continue to pay the rent at the rate previously paid or as agreed upon between the landlord and the tenant.

1. (2) The tenant shall not be entitled to contest the proceedings for eviction filed by the landlord unless he pays the amount of rent and other charges as required under this Act to the landlord or deposits the same in the Rent Court: