Which set of roles is expressly excluded from the meaning of landlord for the own-occupation ground in…
The Explanation to section 16(2) excludes a rent-farmer, a rent-collector and an estate-manager from the meaning of landlord for section 16(1)(g). This special exclusion is…
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Which set of roles is expressly excluded from the meaning of landlord for the own-occupation ground in section 16(1)(g) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999?
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Correct answer D
The Explanation to section 16(2) excludes a rent-farmer, a rent-collector and an estate-manager from the meaning of landlord for section 16(1)(g).
This special exclusion is tied to that recovery-of-possession ground.
Authority. Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, section 16(1)(g) and Explanation to section 16(2).
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Option A
A rent-farmer is excluded. Owners letting in their own right and former tenants who became owners are outside the list of express exclusions.
Option B
A rent-collector is excluded. The list does not name an owner or a co-owner letting in their own right.
Option C
An estate-manager is excluded. The list does not name former tenants who became owners or co-owners letting in their own right.
Option D
The Explanation expressly names a rent-farmer, rent-collector and estate-manager.
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