In absence of contract tenant not to sub-let or transfer or to give on licence
Section 26 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 deals with in absence of contract tenant not to sub-let or transfer or to give on licence. Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force but subject to any contract to the contrary it shall not be lawful for tenant to sub-let or give on licence the whole or any part of the premises let to him, or to assign or transfer in any other manner his interest therein: P The Act was enacted on 10 Mar 2000.
Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force but subject to any contract to the contrary it shall not be lawful for tenant to sub-let or give on licence the whole or any part of the premises let to him, or to assign or transfer in any other manner his interest therein:
Provided that, the State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette, permit in any area the transfer of interest in premises held under such leases or class of leases any premises or class of premises other than those let for business, trade or storage to such extent as may be specified in the notification.
Section 26, The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 (Act 18 of 2000).
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Questions about Section 26
What does Section 26 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act deal with?
Section 26 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act is headed "In absence of contract tenant not to sub-let or transfer or to give on licence". Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force but subject to any contract to the contrary it shall not be lawful for tenant to sub-let or give on licence the whole or any part of the premises let to him, or to assign or transfer in any other manner his interest therein: P
How do I find court cases under Section 26 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Maharashtra Rent Control Act 26, section 26 Maharashtra Rent Control Act, section 26 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 26 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.
When was Section 26 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act enacted?
Section 26 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, cited as Maharashtra Rent Control Act 26, was enacted on 10 Mar 2000 as Act 18 of 2000. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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