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Section 21: Bar on eviction of tenants

The Goa, Daman and Diu Buildings ( Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968Union territory Act of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu · Act 2 of 1969

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any other law or contract, a tenant shall not be evicted, whether in execution of a decree or otherwise, except in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter:

Provided that where the tenant denies the title of the landlord or claims a right of permanent tenancy, the Controller shall decide whether the denial or claim is bonafide and if he records a finding to that effect, the landlord shall be entitled to sue for eviction of the tenant in a civil court and the court may pass a decree for eviction on any of the grounds mentioned in this Chapter even though the court finds that such denial does not involve forefeiture of the lease or that the claim is unfounded.

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ActThe Goa, Daman and Diu Buildings ( Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968
Section21
Marginal noteBar on eviction of tenants
JurisdictionUnion territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
StatusIn force as published by the source

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