Under section 21(2)(f) of the Andhra Pradesh Residential and Non-Residential Premises Tenancy Act,…
Section 21(2)(f) makes the need for qualifying works to change the premises’ use a ground for recovering possession where the competent authority has changed land use under…
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Under section 21(2)(f) of the Andhra Pradesh Residential and Non-Residential Premises Tenancy Act, 2017, which forum is designated to order recovery of possession when a landlord needs to make alterations to change the premises’ use following a lawful land-use change?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 21(2)(f) makes the need for qualifying works to change the premises’ use a ground for recovering possession where the competent authority has changed land use under applicable law. Section 21(2) designates the Rent Court to make the recovery order on a proper application.
The authority that changes land use and the forum that makes the recovery order perform separate functions.
Option feedback
Option A
The Rent Authority is a different statutory office. Section 21(2) designates the Rent Court.
Option B
Section 21(2) designates the Rent Court as the forum making the recovery order.
Option C
Section 21(2) assigns the recovery order to the Rent Court, even though the District Collector has a separate appointment function under section 37.
Option D
The Rent Court is the forum named by section 21(2) to make the recovery order.
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