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EVICTION) CONTROL ACT, 1968 AND RULES

The Goa, Daman and Diu Buildings (Lease, Rent and Evictions) Control Act, 1968

General196862 of 59 sections available9 chapters

This Act governs the renting of buildings, including homes and commercial spaces, within the Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu. It establishes rules to prevent landlords from charging excessive rents or evicting tenants without proper cause. The law empowers authorities to fix fair rents based on market conditions and provides a legal framework for resolving disputes between landlords and tenants. By regulating lease agreements and eviction procedures, the Act protects the rights of both property owners and occupants, ensuring housing stability and fair economic practices in the specified urban areas.

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Chapter I Chapter I →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions
  3. 3Act not to apply to certain buildings

Chapter II Chapter II →

  1. 4Notice of vacancy
  2. 5Release of building for use of the landlord
  3. 6Authorised Officer by order in writing, he shall give notice as required under section 4 as if the building had fallen vacant.
  4. 7Landlord’s right to occupy
  5. 8Restriction of structural alterations to a building
  6. 9Effect of failure to give notice and prohibition of letting
  7. 10Provided that such intimation shall not affect any liability of the landlord for any penalty to which he may be subject by reason of his omission to give the notice.
  8. 11Exemption of certain classes of buildings from Chapter II

Chapter III Chapter III →

  1. 12Rent Tribunal to determine fair rent
  2. 13Increase in fair rent in what cases admissible
  3. 14Increase of rent in certain cases
  4. 15Landlord not to claim or receive anything in excess of fair rent
  5. 16Prohibition of receipt of premium

Chapter IV Chapter IV →

  1. 17Receipt to be given for rent paid
  2. 18Deposit of rent by tenant
  3. 19Time limit for making deposit and consequences of incorrect particulars in application for deposit
  4. 20Saving as to acceptance of rent

Chapter V Chapter V →

  1. 21Bar on eviction of tenants
  2. 22Grounds of eviction
  3. 23Landlord’s right to obtain possession
  4. 23ARight to recover immediate possession of premises to accrue to certain persons
  5. 24Saving in case of tenancy for a fixed term
  6. 25Controller to decide right to possession
  7. 26Special provision for certain classes of tenants
  8. 27Consequences of failure of landlord to occupy premises vacated under section 25
  9. 28Provided that sub-section (2) shall not apply to a building to which the provisions of section 11 apply.
  10. 29Effect of dismissal of petition for ejectment
  11. 30Recovery of possession by landlord for repairs, alterations or additions or for reconstruction
  12. 31Recovery of possession by landlord for repairs, alterations or additions or for reconstruction of building the possession of which has been taken over under section 6
  13. 32Payment or deposit of rent during pendency of proceedings for eviction

Chapter VI Chapter VI →

  1. 33Landlord’s duty to keep building in good repair
  2. 34Execution of lease deed of building
  3. 35Tenant’s right to essential services

Chapter VII Chapter VII →

  1. 36Application of this Chapter
  2. 37Determination of fair rate
  3. 38Revision of fair rate
  4. 39No charges payable in excess of fair rate
  5. 40Recovery of possession by manager of a hotel or the owner of a lodging house
  6. 40AResumption of occupation of the building given on leave and license basis

Chapter VIII Chapter VIII →

  1. 41Authorities
  2. 42Transfer of proceedings
  3. 43Powers of the Controller, the Rent Tribunal and the Appellate Board
  4. 44Procedure
  5. 45Appeal
  6. 46Revision
  7. 47Powers of appellate and revisional authorities
  8. 48Costs
  9. 49Recovery of compensation
  10. 50Execution of orders

Chapter IX Chapter IX →

  1. 51Orders under this Act to be binding on sub-tenants
  2. 52Proceedings by or against legal representatives
  3. 53Power of inspection
  4. 54Penalties
  5. 55Protection for acts done under this Act
  6. 56Jurisdiction of courts barred
  7. 57Power to remove difficulty
  8. 58Provided that no such order shall be made after the expiration of two years from the commencement of this Act.
  9. 59Repeals and savings

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