Which Himachal Pradesh High Court decision, involving a fair-rent application filed in Shimla in 1971,…
Dayawanti v. Kirpa Ram recognized the Controller’s duty to inquire into the evidence relevant to fixing fair rent. The judgment describes the Shimla tenant’s application as…
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Which Himachal Pradesh High Court decision, involving a fair-rent application filed in Shimla in 1971, recognized the Rent Controller’s duty to make a proper inquiry into the available evidence?
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Dayawanti v. Kirpa Ram recognized the Controller’s duty to inquire into the evidence relevant to fixing fair rent. The judgment describes the Shimla tenant’s application as filed in 1971 under section 4 of the Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act.
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Option A
The High Court addressed the Controller’s duty to inquire into the available evidence on an application under section 4.
Option B
Bhagat Ram concerned the unsafe condition of a shop and an application for repairs under East Punjab law.
Option C
Roop Chand considered parting with possession under Rajasthan law.
Option D
Mangat Rai addressed the effectiveness of a rent deposit when eviction was sought for arrears.
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