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Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act

Practice Test 1

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What is the time limit for a tenant to pay or tender the rent due after the expiry of the time fixed in the tenancy agreement?

60 days

15 days

30 days

7 days

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If an appeal from the order of the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) has been filed with the Deputy Commissioner, where will it stand transferred?

To the Financial Commissioner

To the High Court

To the Subordinate Judge

To the District Judge

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According to the Act, what amenities is the tenant entitled to enjoy if made available in the locality by the State Government or a local authority?

High-speed internet

Electricity, sewerage, or tap water supply

Gymnasium

Swimming pool

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What powers does an authority have when summoning and enforcing the attendance of witnesses under this Act?

Powers identical to those vested in a court under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

No powers to summon witnesses

Limited powers compared to a court

Powers only to summon witnesses, but not enforce their attendance

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When should the tenant start paying the increased rent due to local authority rates?

After six months of the local authority's decision

From the next rent payment cycle

From the date of despatch of the written notice of demand sent by the landlord under registered cover

Immediately upon receiving verbal notice from the landlord

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To whom does an appeal lie from the order of the Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) appointed to perform the functions of the Controller?

Deputy Commissioner

District Judge

High Court

Financial Commissioner

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What are the consequences if a landlord or tenant fails to furnish the prescribed particulars?

Warning

Fine

Both b and c

Imprisonment

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What is the primary purpose of summoning witnesses under this Act?

To gather information for personal use

To inconvenience the parties involved

To facilitate a fair and just resolution of proceedings

To intimidate witnesses

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As per section 10, what action is prohibited for a landlord without just and sufficient cause, according to the Act?

Evicting the tenant without notice

Raising the rent

Altering the terms of the lease agreement

Cutting off or withholding amenities enjoyed by the tenant

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What is the time limit for the landlord to respond to a written request from the tenant regarding the provision of amenities?

30 days

60 days

90 days

15 days

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What is the maximum fine that may be imposed for contravening certain provisions mentioned in the Act?

Rs. 1,000

Rs. 500

Rs. 1,500

Rs. 750

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In what circumstances can a tenant be evicted from a building or rented land?

If the landlord wishes to renovate the property b) c) d)

If the landlord intends to sell the property

If the tenant violates any terms of the lease agreement

Only as per the grounds specified in this section and with the Controller's approval

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What is the authority of the designated Controller regarding the applications under the section 19?

He must transfer all applications to another Controller

He can only transfer applications to the High Court

He can choose to keep or transfer the applications to another Controller at the same place

He must keep all applications on his file

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What is the maximum limit for the increase in rent due to local authority rates?

Double the amount of the rate, cess, or tax

The total amount of the rate, cess, or tax

No limit

It depends on the landlord's discretion

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If the landlord fails to provide amenities within how many days after a written request from the tenant, can the tenant apply to the Controller?

30 days

90 days

60 days

15 days

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What is the scope of the power to transfer proceedings?

Unlimited and can involve any transfer within the legal framework

Limited to transfer within the same tier of authority

Limited to transfer from one Controller to another within the same jurisdiction

Limited to transfer from one appellate authority to another

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In the case of a residential building, for what purposes can a landlord apply for eviction under sub-section (3) of section 13?

For personal occupation

If let to the tenant for use as a residence due to the tenant's service or employment, and the tenant has ceased to be in such service or employment

For use as an office or consulting room by his son

All of the above

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How can an offence under the mentioned sections in section 22 be brought to the cognizance of the court?

Only through a report by the Controller or a complaint filed with the sanction of the Controller

Any affected party can directly approach the court

A report by any government official

Any person can file a complaint directly with the court

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Under what circumstances can a landlord apply for an order directing the tenant to put the landlord in possession of the building or rented land?

If the tenant has used the building or rented land for a purpose other than that for which it was leased

If the tenant has transferred his right under the lease without the landlord's written consent

All of the above

If the tenant has committed acts likely to impair the value or utility of the building

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How are orders made under the provisions of this Act executed?

By the police department

By a civil court having jurisdiction in the area

By the appellate authority

By the Controller's office

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If a person contravenes clause (a) of section 6, what penalties may be imposed?

Imprisonment for up to one year

Fine up to Rs. 1,500

Imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both

Fine up to Rs. 500

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If there are multiple Controllers in the same place, to whom should applications be made?

The Controller with the least workload

The Controller designated by the appellate authority for the area

Any Controller of the applicant's choice

The Controller with the most experience

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Who has the authority to transfer proceedings from one appellate authority to another?

District Judge

High Court

Deputy Commissioner

Subordinate Judge

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What is the maximum rate of deduction of expenses incurred by the tenant from the rent payable to the landlord?

25%

100%

50%

75%

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What is the jurisdictional value used for determining the forum of appeal regarding the execution of orders?

Six months' rent

Two years' rent

One year's rent

The total rent paid during the tenancy

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