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    Question

    A landlord is entitled to make increase in the rent of

    the premises let for any  of the purpose referred to in sub-section (1) of section 2 of Maharashtra Rent Control Act, of:
    A 2 percent per annum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 4 percent per annum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 percent per annum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8 percent per annum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Maharashtra Rent Control Act: Section 11: Increase in rent annually and on account of improvement etc., special addition etc., and special or heavy repairs: (1) After the commencement of this Act a landlord shall be entitled to make an increase of 4 per cent. per annum in the rent of the premises let for any of the purposes referred to in sub-section (1) of section 2. Explanation—For the purposes of this sub-section, the period of one year on completion of which rent shall be so increased shall be computed from the date of commencement of this Act.

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