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

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

Civil196862 sections9 chapters

This Act regulates residential and commercial tenancies, hotel rates, and the government requisition of vacant buildings in Goa. It applies to most private landlords and tenants, but excludes government properties, newly constructed buildings, and expensive rental spaces. The legislation matters because it protects tenants from exploitation by capping rents and preventing arbitrary evictions through specialized Rent Tribunals. Furthermore, it resolves disputes by establishing clear legal procedures for rent deposits and vacancy notifications. Ultimately, this law strikes a balance between ensuring housing stability for citizens and maintaining reasonable financial returns for the private property owners who fall under its regulatory jurisdiction.

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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. 6Requisitioning of building.
  4. 7Landlord’s right to occupy.
  5. 8Restriction on structural alterations to a building.
  6. 9Effect of failure to give notice and prohibition of letting.
  7. 10Occupation without giving notice of vacancy void.
  8. 11Exemption of certain classes of buildings from Chapter.

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
  9. 28Vexatious proceedings.
  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
  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 le5ase deed of a 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

Chapter VIII Chapter VIII →

  1. 41Authorities.
  2. 42Transfer of proceedings.
  3. 43Rent Tribunal.
  4. 44Procedure.
  5. 45Appeal.
  6. 46Revision.
  7. 46ATransfer of pending appeals and revisions.
  8. 47Powers of appellate and revisional authorities.
  9. 48Costs.
  10. 49Recovery of compensation.
  11. 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. 58Power to make rules.

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