Recovery of possession for occupation, and re-entry of tenant

20.

1. (1) Where an order for recovery of possession of any premises is made on the ground specified in clause
   • (h) of sub-section
2. (2) of Section 18, the landlord shall be entitled to obtain possession thereof within a period of one month in the case of residential premises and two months in the case of non-residential premises from the date of passing of eviction order : Provided that in case of premises let by category of landlords specified in Schedule III or by their spouse or dependent children (including dependents of pre-deceased personnel in armed forces), the landlord shall be entitled to obtain possession immediately after passing of the eviction order.
3. (2) Where a landlord recovers possession of any premises from the tenant under clause
   • (h) of sub-section
4. (2) of Section 18, the landlord shall not, except with the permission of the Rent Tribunal obtained in the prescribed manner, re-let whole or part of the premises within three years from the date of obtaining such possession, and if the landlord re-let his premises without permission of the Rent Tribunal, the Rent Tribunal may levy a penalty equivalent to one year rent on the landlord.