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The Telangana Government Lands and Buildings (Termination of Leases) Act, 1986

The Telangana Government Lands and Buildings (Termination of Leases) Act, 1986

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This Act regulates the leasing of government lands and buildings in Telangana. It applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations leasing state property. The law matters because it empowers the government to terminate leases early if the property is required for public use, overriding standard contract laws. Affected tenants receive financial compensation calculated from their unexpired lease term. However, those who refuse to vacate face police eviction, fines, or jail time, and civil courts are barred from intervening. This legislation ensures the state can swiftly retrieve public assets for developmental projects without facing prolonged litigation and delays.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Termination of leases.
  4. 4. Eviction from demised premises.
  5. 5. Manner of eviction from demised premises in certain cases.
  6. 6. Solatium payable to the lessee.
  7. 7. Punishment for disobeying eviction order.
  8. 8. Offence by companies.
  9. 9. Savings.
  10. 10. Bar of jurisdiction.
  11. 11. Act to override other laws.
  12. 12. Power to make rules.

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