Section 39
Fixing of fair rate. Repealed
About this Act
An Act to provide for the regulation of rents, repairs and maintenance and evictions relating to premises and of rates of hotels and lodging houses in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
(1) Where the Rent Authority, 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 Rent Authority 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 June, 1951, and any general increase in the cost of living after that date.
(2) In determining the fair rate under sub-section (1), the Rent Authority 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 June, 1951, and any general increase in the cost of living after that date.