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    Question

    Powers and functions of rent control tribunal does not

    include-
    A Reconciling disputes between landlord and tenant. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Establishment of rent controller. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Functioning as appellate authority. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D both A and B. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    S 8. Powers and functions of Rent Control Tribunal. - (1) The Rent Control Tribunal, shall have such powers as the Government may by notification vest in it, which shall include the following :- (a) Enabling and ensuring the active existence of Rent Controller(s) at all times for due fulfillment of the purposes of this Act. (b) Functioning as Appellate Authority, to consider applications of all person(s) aggrieved by any order of the Rent Controller. Explanation. - The Rent Control Tribunal shall exercise such powers as was exercised by the High Court in adjudicating matters under the repealed Act. (2) The Rent Control Tribunal shall have powers to punish for contempt of its authority, as if it were a High Court.  

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