(1) An allottee may, in relation to a tenement which is an Authority premises, with the prior permission in writing of the Chief Officer, enter into a caretaker arrangement for such period as may be specified by him from time to time, -
(a) if he is required to leave the city or town in which the tenement is located for higher studies or for employment or for any other reasonable cause, or
(b) if he is required to stay compulsorily in the premises provided by the employer as a part of his service condition, or
(c) if the caretaker arrangement is sought on any other ground, which, in the opinion of the Chief Officer, is reasonable :
Provided that, if the period of caretaker arrangement exceeds five years whether continuously of otherwise, the approval of the Board shall be necessary.
(2) The Chief Officer may, while granting the permission, require the allottee to pay such fee for entering into caretaker arrangement, regard being had to the nature of the circumstances, grounds on which caretaker arrangement is sought for, the duration for which permission is sought and such other factors as the Chief Officer may think fit.
(3) The allottee who has been permitted to enter into such caretaker arrangement shall pay the fee so charged to the Board within the time determined by the Authorised Officer either monthly or annually, or otherwise.
(4) If the allottee fails to pay the fee for a period of three months or more after the expiry of the time so determined the person occupying the tenement shall be deemed to be in unauthorised occupation of the tenement, and he shall be liable to be evicted therefrom under Chapter VI of the Act.