Section 23: Enhancement of rent in case of refusal by tenant to vacate

The Jammu and Kashmir Tenancy Act, 2025Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 4 of 2025

Where the tenant fails to vacate the premises let out on rent in accordance with the tenancy agreement on the expiration of the period of tenancy or termination of tenancy by an order or notice under the provisions of this Act, such tenant shall be liable to pay the landlord—

(a) twice the monthly rent for the first two months; and

(b) four times the monthly rent thereafter till the tenant continues to occupy the said premises.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Jammu and Kashmir Tenancy Act, 2025
Section	23
Marginal note	Enhancement of rent in case of refusal by tenant to vacate
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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