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Section 21: Bar on eviction of tenants

The Goa, Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968State Act of Goa · 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:

41[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 may pass a decree for eviction on any of the grounds mentioned in this Chapter even though it is found that such denial does not involve forfeiture of the lease or that the claim is unfounded]

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ActThe Goa, Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1968
Section21
Marginal noteBar on eviction of tenants
JurisdictionState of Goa
StatusIn force as published by the source

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