Notice to landlords and tenants before exercising powers under the Act.

Subject to other provisions of this Act, before exercising any of the powers conferred on him by this Act, the Controller shall give notice by registered post of his intention to do so to the landlord and to the tenant, if any, and shall cause a copy of such notice to be affixed in a conspicuous place at the office of the Controller, and shall duly consider any application received by him within the period specified in the notice from any person having any interest in the house or shop in respect of which such power is exercised. Explanation.—No such notice shall be necessary for exercise of the powers of the Controller under sections 27 and 28.