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The East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1974

The East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1974

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The East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act (Extension to Chandigarh) Act, 1974, is a law that brings rent control regulations to the Union territory of Chandigarh. It primarily regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants, focusing on rent levels and property restrictions in urban areas. This Act is significant because it retroactively validates previous rent-related decisions and administrative actions made since late 1972, ensuring they remain legally binding regardless of past court rulings. By applying these established Punjab rules to Chandigarh under Central Government authority, the law provides legal stability and protection for residents regarding their various rental agreements now.

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  1. 1. Short title.
  2. 2. Definition.
  3. 3. Extension of East Punjab Act III of 1949 to Chandigarh.
  4. 4. Validation and saving.

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