Permission to build additional structures

(1) Tenant shall not carry out any structural change or erect any permanent structure in the premises let out on rent without the written consent of the landlord. (2) Where the landlord proposes to make any improvement in or construct any additional structure on any premises which has been let out to a tenant and the tenant refuses to allow the landlord to make such improvement or construct such additional structure, the landlord may make an application in this behalf to the Rent Court. (3) On an application made by the landlord under sub-section (2), if the Rent Court is satisfied that the landlord is ready and willing to commence the work which is necessary, the Rent Court may permit the landlord to do such work and may make such other order as it may deem fit: Provided that such improvement or additional structure shall not decrease or diminish or deteriorate the accommodation or housing services in the premises which may cause undue hardship to the tenant. Provided further that it shall be the responsibility of the tenant to remove any such additional structure built by the tenant without consent of landlord.