Section 165 of The Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950 in hindi
No landholder shall collect, under the provisions of this Act or otherwise, any rent the payment of which has been remitted or, during the period of suspension, any rent the payment of which has been suspended under section 164.
Summary
- Landlords are strictly forbidden from collecting rent that has been cancelled (remitted) by the government.
- Landlords cannot collect rent that is currently on hold (suspended) during the timeframe of that hold.
- This prohibition applies even if the landlord tries to use other parts of this law or other reasons to justify the collection.
- The section acts as a legal shield for tenants during the specific windows of relief granted for calamities.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a landlord demand suspended rent early under the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
No, Section 165 clearly states that no landholder shall collect suspended rent during the period of suspension.
2. What happens to remitted rent under Section 165 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950?
Once rent is remitted, it cannot be collected by the landholder under any circumstances, whether through the provisions of the Act or otherwise.
3. Does Section 165 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, apply to all types of landholders?
Yes, the law states that no landholder shall collect such rent, which includes any person entitled to receive rent under the Act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 165 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, a landlord is barred from collecting rent that was suspended under which other section?
Q2.According to Section 165 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, when is a landlord allowed to collect suspended rent?
Q3.Does Section 165 of the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, allow collection if the landlord uses a method not mentioned in the Act?
Q4.If rent is remitted under the Ajmer Tenancy and Land Records Act, 1950, what is the status of that debt under Section 165?