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Section 26: In absence of contract tenant not to sub-let or transfer or to give on licence.

The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999State Act of Maharashtra · Act 18 of 2000

Notwithstanding anything contained in any law for the time being in force but subject to any contract to the contrary it shall not be lawful for tenant to sub-let or give on licence the whole or any part of the premises let to him, or to assign or transfer in any other manner his interest therein:

Provided that, the State Government may by notification in the Official Gazette, permit in any area the transfer of interest in premises held under such leases or class of leases any premises or class of premises other than those let for business, trade or storage to such extent as may be specified in the notification.

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ActThe Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999
Section26
Marginal noteIn absence of contract tenant not to sub-let or transfer or to give on licence.
JurisdictionState of Maharashtra
StatusIn force as published by the source
Judgments citing it3

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