Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950
Liability for payment of rent.
Every occupancy, exproprietory, hereditary or non-occupancy tenant shall be liable to pay rent in accordance with the provisions of section 64: Provided that if, at the commencement of this Act, a lower rent is payable by a tenant, or, after such commencement, a lower rent is agreed upon between him and his landholder, he shall be liable to pay such rent only.
Summary
- This provision establishes that occupancy, exproprietary, hereditary, and non-occupancy tenants must pay rent according to the legal scales.
- It protects tenants who were paying a lower rent than the legal scale at the time the Act began.
- It allows for the payment of a lower rent if the landlord and tenant agree to it in writing after the Act started.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is responsible for paying rent under Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Every occupancy, exproprietary, hereditary, or non-occupancy tenant is liable to pay rent according to the rules of the Act under Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.
2. Can a landlord charge more than the standard scale if the tenant agrees under Section 63 of the Ajmer Tenancy law?
No, Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950 only mentions that a lower rent can be agreed upon, it does not allow for agreements higher than the legal scale.
3. Does a tenant have to pay the full legal rent if they were paying less before The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
No, if a lower rent was payable when the Act started, the tenant is only liable to pay that lower amount under Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, which group of people is NOT specifically listed as being liable for rent?
2.According to Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what happens if a landlord and tenant agree to a rent lower than the scale in Section 64?
3.Under Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what is the rule for a tenant who was paying low rent when the Act commenced?
4.If a tenant is listed as a hereditary tenant, how is their rent liability determined under Section 63 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?