Recovery of possession for occupation

(1) Where an order for recovery of possession of any premises is made on the ground specified in clause (g) of sub-section (2) of section 21, 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 the Third Schedule 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. (2) Where a landlord recovers possession of any premises from the tenant under clause (g) of sub-section (2) of section 21, the landlord shall not, except with the permission of the Rent Court obtained in the manner as may be prescribed, re-let whole or part of the premises within three years from the date of obtaining such possession, and if the landlord re-lets his premises without permission of the Rent Court, the Rent Court may levy a penalty on the landlord which may extend to Rs. 10,000.