Section 3 of The delhi rent control act, 1958 View Chapter 1

Act not to apply to certain premises.


   Nothing in this Act shall apply--

       (a)  to any premises belonging to the Government; 1***

       (b)  to any tenancy or other like relationship created by a grant from the Government in respect of the premises taken on lease, or requisitioned, by the Government:

       2[Provided that where any premises belonging to Government have been or are lawfully let by any person by virtue of an agreement with the Government or otherwise, then, notwithstanding any judgment, decree or order of any court or other authority, the provisions of this Act shall apply to such tenancy].

       3[(c)  to any premises, whether residential or not, whose monthly rent exceeds three thousand and five hundred rupees; or

       (d)  to any premises constructed on or after the commencement of the Delhi Rent Control (Amendment) Act, 1988, for a period of ten years from the date of completion of such construction;]

1The word “or” omitted by Act 57 of 1988, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-12-1988).

2Added by Act 4 of 1963, s. 2 (with retrospective effect).

3Ins. by Act 57 of 1988, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-12-1988).