Fine or premium not to be charged for grant, renewal, or continuance of tenancy

(1) Subject to the provisions of this Act, no landlord shall claim or receive any rent in excess of the fair rent, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary.

(2) No-landlord shall, in consideration of the grant, renewal or continuance of a tenancy or sub-tenancy of any building or rented land, claim or receive payment of any premium, pugree, fine advance or any other like sum in addition to the rent. (l) A deposit of rent under section 21 shall be made in cash and shall be accompanied by an application by the tenant in Form-D. (2) On such deposit being made, the Controller shall send a copy or copies of the application by registered post with acknowledgement due, at the cost of the applicant, to the landlord or persons claiming to be entitled to the rent with an endorsement of the date of deposit.