Section 24
Fixing of fair rate.
The Delhi and Ajmer Rent Control Act, 1952
About this Act
An Act to provide for the control of rents and evictions, and for the lease of vacant premises to Government, in certain areas in the States of Delhi and Ajmer.
(1) Where the Controller, on a written complaint or otherwise, has reason to
believe that the charges made for board or lodging or any other service provided in any hotel or lodging
house are excessive, he may fix a fair rate to be charged for board, lodging or other services provided in
the hotel or lodging house and in fixing such fair rate, specify separately the rate for lodging, board or
other services.
(2) In determining the fair rate under sub-section (1), the Controller shall have regard to the circumstances of the case and to the prevailing rate of charges for the same or similar accommodation, board and service, during the twelve months immediately preceding the 1st day of September, 1939 and to any general increase in the cost of living after that date.
(2) In determining the fair rate under sub-section (1), the Controller shall have regard to the circumstances of the case and to the prevailing rate of charges for the same or similar accommodation, board and service, during the twelve months immediately preceding the 1st day of September, 1939 and to any general increase in the cost of living after that date.