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Which provision of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 directs the court to fix reasonable provisional rent when the amount payable is disputed in a proceeding covered by section 13(1)?

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Which provision of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 directs the court to fix reasonable provisional rent when the amount payable is disputed in a proceeding covered by section 13(1)?

  1. Section 12(1)

  2. Section 12(2)

  3. Section 13(2)

  4. Section 13(6)

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Section 13(2)

Section 13(2) directs the court to fix reasonable provisional rent where the amount is disputed and a party raises the plea. The provision normally requires the plea at the earliest opportunity and permits a later plea for reasons recorded in writing.

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