Under section 5(1) of the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973, for how long is a…
Section 5(1) of the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973 ordinarily prevents an increase or decrease in fixed fair rent for five years. Its provisos allow…
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Under section 5(1) of the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973, for how long is a further increase or decrease in fair rent ordinarily barred after it is fixed under section 4, subject to the statutory exceptions?
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Correct answer C
Section 5(1) of the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973 ordinarily prevents an increase or decrease in fixed fair rent for five years. Its provisos allow changes for qualifying additions, improvements or alterations and for reduced accommodation or amenities. The five-year rule is therefore not absolute.
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Option A
Three years is shorter than the five-year restriction in section 5(1).
Option B
Four years is not the statutory period.
Option C
The ordinary bar on further increase or decrease lasts five years.
Option D
Six years exceeds the statutory period.
Option E
Five years is supplied.
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