For a tenancy governed by the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021, which…
Under section 20(2) a tenant may apply to the Rent Authority for immediate interim restoration of a withheld essential supply or service. The Rent Authority then conducts…
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For a tenancy governed by the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021, which authority may make an interim order under section 20(2) to restore an essential supply or service withheld by the landlord?
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Correct answer A
Under section 20(2) a tenant may apply to the Rent Authority for immediate interim restoration of a withheld essential supply or service.
The Rent Authority then conducts the inquiry provided by section 20(3).
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Option A
Section 20(2) confers this interim power on the Rent Authority on the tenant's application.
Option B
The section 20(2) application goes to the Rent Authority. The Rent Tribunal has an appellate role under section 35.
Option C
Section 20(2) does not name the State Government as the decision-maker on the tenant's application.
Option D
Section 20(2) identifies the Rent Authority for this application.