Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act 2011 MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act 2011 - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points The Act defines "social nuisance" to include actions such as habitual late-night noisy socializing that creates abnormal noise and disturbances, thereby affecting peaceful coexistence in the neighborhood. Options A, C, and D represent the tenant’s proper obligations and do not fall under the definition of a social nuisance.

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points Schedule 2 provides that if the agreed monthly rent is ₹2,000 or less, the landlord may increase the rent annually at a rate not exceeding 5%. For rent above ₹2,000, the permitted maximum annual increase is 10%. This provision safeguards tenants from excessive or arbitrary rent hikes.

The correct answer is Option 3

Key Points According to Schedule 2, a landlord has the right to demand and receive a security deposit not exceeding three months’ rent. This cap prevents landlords from imposing an unreasonably high deposit on tenants.

The correct answer is Option 3 

Key Points Schedule 3 of the Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act lays out a series of obligations that every landlord must fulfill when renting out residential or commercial property. These obligations aim to protect tenants’ rights and ensure fair, transparent, and lawful conduct by the landlord.

• Execution of a Valid Agreement

The landlord must admit a tenant only after executing a tenancy agreement, which is duly notarized, in accordance with the Act’s requirements.

• Filing Information with the Local Police

Within seven days of admitting a tenant, the landlord is required to submit specific details (Form C) to the local police station. This helps maintain a record of tenancy arrangements for security and legal purposes.

• Issuance of Payment Receipts

The landlord is obligated to provide a proper receipt for every payment received (rent, security deposit, etc.). This ensures transparency and serves as proof of payment for both parties.

• Quiet Enjoyment of the Accommodation

The tenant must be allowed the full and uninterrupted use of the premises, as long as the tenant meets the conditions of the agreement (such as paying rent on time).

• Maintenance and Repairs

The landlord must keep the accommodation and its premises in good and tenable condition.
Major structural repairs—especially those due to defects in construction or natural aging—must be undertaken promptly by the landlord.

• Proper Waste Disposal System

The landlord must integrate and explain the civic authority’s waste disposal system to the tenant, ensuring the tenant knows how to dispose of domestic garbage properly.

• Separate Electricity Meter

Wherever permitted by the State Electricity Board, the landlord must provide a separate and exclusive meter to record the tenant’s electricity consumption. This prevents billing disputes and ensures accurate usage-based billing.

• Essential Services

The landlord must not willfully cut off or cause to be cut off essential supplies (e.g., water, electricity). Doing so would violate the tenant’s right to basic utilities.

• Right of Entry for Inspection

The landlord’s right to enter the premises for inspection cannot be exercised in a manner that violates the tenant’s privacy—especially if only female members are present and object to such entry. Proper notice and timing must be respected.

• No Unlawful Eviction Methods

The landlord is prohibited from using extra-judicial or coercive tactics to force a tenant to vacate. If eviction is necessary, it must follow due legal process.

• Refund of Security Deposit

On termination of the tenancy, the landlord must refund the security deposit (minus any legitimate deductions for damages or unpaid dues), generally up to a maximum of one month’s rent, unless otherwise stipulated.

• Annual Upkeep or Repairs

If there is a need for upkeep or repair, the landlord should bear these costs. In some cases, the landlord can allow the tenant to make the repairs on an actual-cost basis, typically up to a maximum amount equal to one month’s rent.

The correct answer is Option C

Key Points

• The Act (and the summarized rights) guarantees the tenant a copy of the tenancy agreement (A), the right to quiet possession (B), and the right to essential services (D).
• There is no provision for the tenant to demand indefinite suspension of rent (C), making it the incorrect option and hence not a tenant’s right under the Act.

The correct answer is Option 3

Key Points Section 14(2) States that anything done under the repealed legislation—such as appointments, notifications, orders, or rules—remains valid under the new Act as long as it is not inconsistent with its provisions. These earlier actions also continue to be in force unless and until they are suspended or superseded by new measures taken under the Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act.

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points Section 11 lays down the procedure and methods by which the Rent Controller (or the relevant authority under the Rent Act) can enforce a final order or any other order passed under the Act. 

Application for Execution

Any party (for example, a landlord or a tenant) who has obtained a final order or other order under the Act can apply to the Rent Controller for its execution.
Modes of Enforcement

The Rent Controller may adopt one or more of the following methods to enforce the order:

• Attachment and Sale of Property: Seizing and selling the opposite party’s movable or immovable property.
• Arrest and Detention: Ordering the arrest and detention of the opposite party in certain cases.
• Attachment of Bank Accounts: Freezing one or more bank accounts of the opposite party and directing that payment be made from those accounts.
• Attachment of Salary or Allowances: If the opposite party is employed, the Rent Controller can attach (deduct) a portion of their salary or remuneration.
• Appointment of a Commissioner or Officer: The Rent Controller can appoint an advocate as Commissioner or depute an officer of the Tribunal/local authority to ensure compliance.

Delivery of Possession: Directly handing over possession of the premises to the rightful party (e.g., the landlord) if the order requires the tenant to vacate.
Support from Authorities

The Rent Controller can seek help from local administration, police, or other authorities to ensure that the final order is carried out, particularly if there is resistance or non-compliance.
Penalties for Non-Compliance

• If the tenant fails to vacate the premises within three months from the date of the final order (or disposal of any revision), the law imposes a stricter financial liability:
• For residential premises: The tenant must pay three times the monthly rent for the period of unauthorized occupation.
• For commercial premises: The tenant must pay five times the monthly rent for that period.

Purpose

• These provisions aim to ensure that once an order (such as an eviction order or a payment order) is passed, it can be enforced effectively.
• They also deter parties—especially tenants under an eviction order—from unduly delaying compliance.

The correct answer is Section 2 (4)

Key Points

• Section 2(4) specifically defines “Habitual Defaulter” as:
  • "A tenant who fails in a period of 12 months on three or more occasions to pay in full the rent and all dues to the landlord on the due date in accordance with the agreement." 
• The other sub-sections of Section 2 cover definitions such as “Accommodation”, “Agreement”, and “District”, and do not deal with habitual defaulters.

Additional Information

• Section 2(1) – Defines “Accommodation”, not habitual defaulters.
• Section 2(3) – Defines “District”, not relevant.
• Section 2(5) – Defines “Landlord”, again unrelated.

The correct answer is Schedule 3 of the Act

Key Points

• Under the Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, 2011, the rights of the tenant are specifically provided in:
• Schedule 3 – "Rights of the Tenant"
• This schedule lays down the entitlements and protections granted to tenants, such as:
  • Right to essential services,
  • Right to peaceful enjoyment of the rented premises,
  • Right against unlawful eviction, etc.

Additional Information

• Schedule 1 – Lists the jurisdiction and areas where the Act applies.
• Schedule 2 – Specifies duties and obligations of the landlord.
• Schedule 4 – Relates to forms or procedural matters, not tenant rights.

The correct answer is Deputy Collector

Key Points

• As per various State Rent Control Acts (such as the Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act, or similar Acts in other states), the Rent Controller is generally an officer not below the rank of Deputy Collector.
• This ensures that the person handling rent-related disputes has sufficient administrative and legal experience.
• The specific provision may vary slightly by state law, but Deputy Collector is the most commonly prescribed minimum rank.

• Tahsildar – Lower in rank than Deputy Collector; not eligible.
• Assistant Superintendent – Not a revenue rank typically linked with judicial functions.
• Civil Judge – Judicial officer, not administrative; Rent Controller is usually an executive officer.

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points The Act defines "social nuisance" to include actions such as habitual late-night noisy socializing that creates abnormal noise and disturbances, thereby affecting peaceful coexistence in the neighborhood. Options A, C, and D represent the tenant’s proper obligations and do not fall under the definition of a social nuisance.

The correct answer is Option 2

Key Points Schedule 2 provides that if the agreed monthly rent is ₹2,000 or less, the landlord may increase the rent annually at a rate not exceeding 5%. For rent above ₹2,000, the permitted maximum annual increase is 10%. This provision safeguards tenants from excessive or arbitrary rent hikes.

The correct answer is Option 3

Key Points According to Schedule 2, a landlord has the right to demand and receive a security deposit not exceeding three months’ rent. This cap prevents landlords from imposing an unreasonably high deposit on tenants.

The correct answer is Option 3 

Key Points Schedule 3 of the Chhattisgarh Rent Control Act lays out a series of obligations that every landlord must fulfill when renting out residential or commercial property. These obligations aim to protect tenants’ rights and ensure fair, transparent, and lawful conduct by the landlord.

• Execution of a Valid Agreement

The landlord must admit a tenant only after executing a tenancy agreement, which is duly notarized, in accordance with the Act’s requirements.

• Filing Information with the Local Police

Within seven days of admitting a tenant, the landlord is required to submit specific details (Form C) to the local police station. This helps maintain a record of tenancy arrangements for security and legal purposes.

• Issuance of Payment Receipts

The landlord is obligated to provide a proper receipt for every payment received (rent, security deposit, etc.). This ensures transparency and serves as proof of payment for both parties.

• Quiet Enjoyment of the Accommodation

The tenant must be allowed the full and uninterrupted use of the premises, as long as the tenant meets the conditions of the agreement (such as paying rent on time).

• Maintenance and Repairs

The landlord must keep the accommodation and its premises in good and tenable condition.
Major structural repairs—especially those due to defects in construction or natural aging—must be undertaken promptly by the landlord.

• Proper Waste Disposal System

The landlord must integrate and explain the civic authority’s waste disposal system to the tenant, ensuring the tenant knows how to dispose of domestic garbage properly.

• Separate Electricity Meter

Wherever permitted by the State Electricity Board, the landlord must provide a separate and exclusive meter to record the tenant’s electricity consumption. This prevents billing disputes and ensures accurate usage-based billing.

• Essential Services

The landlord must not willfully cut off or cause to be cut off essential supplies (e.g., water, electricity). Doing so would violate the tenant’s right to basic utilities.

• Right of Entry for Inspection

The landlord’s right to enter the premises for inspection cannot be exercised in a manner that violates the tenant’s privacy—especially if only female members are present and object to such entry. Proper notice and timing must be respected.

• No Unlawful Eviction Methods

The landlord is prohibited from using extra-judicial or coercive tactics to force a tenant to vacate. If eviction is necessary, it must follow due legal process.

• Refund of Security Deposit

On termination of the tenancy, the landlord must refund the security deposit (minus any legitimate deductions for damages or unpaid dues), generally up to a maximum of one month’s rent, unless otherwise stipulated.

• Annual Upkeep or Repairs

If there is a need for upkeep or repair, the landlord should bear these costs. In some cases, the landlord can allow the tenant to make the repairs on an actual-cost basis, typically up to a maximum amount equal to one month’s rent.

The correct answer is Option C

Key Points

• The Act (and the summarized rights) guarantees the tenant a copy of the tenancy agreement (A), the right to quiet possession (B), and the right to essential services (D).
• There is no provision for the tenant to demand indefinite suspension of rent (C), making it the incorrect option and hence not a tenant’s right under the Act.