The Arunachal Pradesh Gazette

EXTRAORDINARY

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 209, Vol. XXXIII, Naharlagun, Thursday, July 23, 2026, Sravana 1, 1948 (Saka)

GOVERNMENT OF ARUNACHAL PRADESH

DIRECTORATE OF TOWN PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AFFAIRS

ITANAGAR

————

NOTIFICATION

The 30th June, 2026

No. E-27899:TP-17011/1/2022-DIR-TP.—In exercise of the power conferred by the section 44 of the

Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act, 2022 (Act No. 17 of 2022), the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh hereby

please to make the following rules, namely : -

‘THE ARUNACHAL PRADESH TENANCY RULES 2026’

(1)

These rules may be called the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Rules, 2026.

(2)

They shall apply to whole of the State of Arunachal Pradesh.

(3)

It shall come into force from the date of its publication in the Gazette of

Arunachal Pradesh;

In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires, -

(i)

“Act” means the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act, 2022 (Act No.17 of 2022);

(ii)

“Adjudicating Forums” means the Rent Authorities, the Rent Courts and the Rent

Tribunals.

(iii)

“Agent” means a person holding a power of attorney authorizing him to act on

behalf of his principal;

(iv) “Annexure” means the Annexure appended to these Rules;

(v)

“Appeal” means an appeal against the order of the Rent authority or Rent Court, as

the case may be, filed before the Rent Court or the Rent Tribunal, respectively, by

either party;

(vi) “Appellant” means a party which files an appeal against the order of the Rent

Authority or Rent Court, as the case may be, before the Rent Court or the Rent

Tribunal, respectively;

(vii)

“Application” means an application filed before the Rent Authority of the Rent

Court, as the case may be, by either party;

(viii)

“Applicant” means a party who submits an application before the Rent Authority

or the Rent Court, as the case may be;

(ix)

“Form” means a form appended to these rules;

(x)

“Schedule” means the Schedule of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act, 2022

(Act No. 17 of 2022);

(xi)

“Memorandum” means a memorandum of appeal filed by the Appellant;

(xii)

“Party” refers to the Landlord or the Tenant individually; "Parties" refers to both

collectively.

Short title,

Extent and

Commence-

ment.

Definitions

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In case the applicant is the landlord, the tenant shall be the opposite party and vice-versa.

(xiii)

“Respondent or Opposite Party” means the party, who is liable to answer an

application or memorandum before the Rent Authority or Rent Court or the rent

Tribunal, as the case may be;

(xiv)

“rule” means a rule framed under Section 44 of the Act;

(xv)

“Section” means a section of the Act;

(xvi)

“Tenancy Record” means tenancy agreement record maintain by the Rent

Authority.

(xvii)

All words and expressions defined and used in the Act but not defined in these

rules, shall have the same meaning as assigned to them in the Act.

(1)

The Rent Authority, Landlord or the tenant, as the case may be, serve notice or any

other document to the opposite party, by any of the following modes-

(a)

Delivering to the party and obtaining acknowledgment thereof, or

(b)

Mailing by registered post or postal service speed post to the address of the

party specified in the tenancy agreement, or

(c)

If addresses of the party is not known, by pasting it at a conspicuous place on

the rented premises, in presence of independent witness.

(2)

Except in case of complaint under Rule 15, any Notice served to the property manager

appointed by the land-lord shall be sufficient service of the notice on the land-lord.

(1)

The Rent authority shall develop a digital platform compulsorily in English language

and any other language as the State Government may deem fit, for enabling

submission of documents, within three months after setting up of the Authority.

(2) In addition to the details specified in the First Schedule, the Rent Authority may

seek following additional information to be uploaded on the portal along with tenancy

details-

(a)

Bank information details of Landlord (Account Number, Name of Bank, Name of

Branch and IFSC Code)

(b)

Bank information details of the tenant (Account Number, Name of Bank, Name

of Branch and IFSC Code)

(c)

Municipal Property UID/ Plot No. and House No.

(d)

Tenant Registration Number of Rent Authority.

(3)

The Rent Authority shall take all the measures for maintaining privacy and security

of data including all the documents and details submitted by the Parties.

(4)

The details of the tenancy including the cases of renewal, extension, addendum,

supplementary agreement and other related application by Parties through digital

platform, shall be accessible to Rent Authority, landlord, property manager, tenant,

and such other person as may be authorised by the landlord. Under any circumstances,

such information shall not be accessible to the public or any unauthorised person.

(5)

For online submission of tenancy details as prescribed in the First Schedule, the

Rent Authority shall ensure secured validation process through One Time Password

process on the registered mobile numbers/e-mails of the respective Parties.

(1)

In case of dispute in fixation of revised rent or other charges, the landlord or the

tenant may make an application under Section 10 of the Act to the Rent Authority

to fix or revise the rent or other charges payable, in FORM-I.

(2)

Before making an application under sub-rule (1), the applicant shall deposit dispute

resolution fee specified in Annexure - I to the Rent Authority, and serve a copy of the

application (Form - I) to the opposite party.

(3)

On receipt of application under sub-rule (1), the Rent Authority, after giving both the

parties an opportunity of being heard, shall determine the proposed rent and other

charges after taking into account the prevalent rent or other charges in respect of

other similar rented premises situated in same vicinity and by order, communicate

to both the parties.

(4)

If any of the party to the proceedings does not agree with the proposed rent or other

charges determined by the Rent Authority in sub-rule (3), the aggrieved party may

make an objection to the Rent Authority in FORM - II, within seven days of the

fixation of proposed rent, along with Objection fee as specified in Annexure - I.

A copy of objection shall also be served by the objecting party to the opposite party.

Service of

Notice under

these Rules.

Tenancy details

to be uploaded

and maintained

by Rent

Authority under

sub-section (3)

of Section.

Revision of

rent by the

Rent Authority

in case of

dispute.

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(5)

During the pendency of the objection proceedings, the tenant shall pay the proposed

rent determined by the Rent Authority under sub-rule (3) to the land-lord provisionally,

which shall be adjusted against the final rent fixed by the Rent Authority.

(6)

On receipt of objection under sub-rule (4), the Rent Authority may appoint a valuer of

properties, recognized by the Government to evaluate the rent of the premises and

fix a fee payable to such valuer for his services.

(7)

The fee of valuer shall be deposited by the aggrieved party, who has filed the objection

within seven days of fixation of the fee payable, failing which, the objection shall be

summarily rejected.

(8)

In case -

(a)

no objection is filed within fifteen days of the order under sub-rule (3) or,

(b)

if objection is filed, after receipt of the valuer (if applicable),

the Rent Authority shall, after making such inquiry as deem fit, by order, fix the

revised rent and/or other charges and, shall intimate the Parties about effective

date of payment to the concerned party.

(1) The tenant may, in addition to the modes specified in Section 14 (1) of the Act, may

deposit the rent and other charges payable through Real time Gross Settlement or

National Electronic Fund transfer or any other electronic mode of payment as may

be recognized by the Reserve Bank of India, into the account of the landlord, as

disclosed in the tenancy agreement.

(2)

If -

(a)

the landlord does not accept the rent and other charges within the said period

specified in Section 14(1), or

(b)

tenant is unable to decide to whom the rent is payable in terms of Section 14(2),

the tenant shall intimate to the Rent Authority by a Notice in Form III and thereafter

deposit such rent and charges with the Rent Authority through electronic challan in

Form IV through payment gateway of the Rent Authority. A copy of the notice

(Form III) shall also be served by the tenant to the opposite party.

(3)

The Landlord may, by application in Form V, request for withdrawal of rent deposited

with the Rent Authority. A copy of the request (Form V) shall also be served upon the

tenant before submitting the withdrawal application.

(1)

For recovery of possession of premises from tenant during the continuance of tenancy

agreement, the landlord or in case of death of landlord, the legal heirs of the landlord

may submit an application to the Rent Court as prescribed Form-VI under

sub-section (2) of Section 21 or under Section 22 of the Act as applicable, along

with relevant document and available evidence.

(2) Before making an application under sub-rule (1), the applicant shall deposit dispute

resolution fee specified in Annexure - I to the Rent Court, and serve a copy of the

application (Form - VI) to the opposite party.

Save as otherwise agreed between the Parties in the tenancy agreement, for the purpose

of the Act, the rate of interest shall be seven percent per annum:

Provided that, the government may, by notification modify the rate of interest specified

in this rule, prospectively, from the date of the notification.

The applicant, appellant or respondent may either appear in person or authorize in writing

one or more representative or legal practitioner to represent their case before the Rent

Authority, Rent Court and Rent Tribunal, as the case may be.

Explanation For the purposes of these rules “legal practitioner” means an advocate,

vakil or an attorney of any Court and includes a pleader in practice.

10. (1)

Any application under sub-section (1) of Section 27 shall be made to the Rent Court

by the applicant in FORM-VI

(2)

Before making an application under sub-rule (I), the applicant shall deposit dispute

resolution fee specified in Annexure – I to the Rent Authority and serve a copy of the

application (Form – VI) to the opposite party.

Deposit of

rent with the

Rent Authority.

Application

to Rent Court

for recovery

of possession

of premises.

Rate of

Interest.

Legal

representation.

Recovery of

vacant land.

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(1) On receipt of the application or notice or complaint or appeal under these rules, the

Adjudicating Forum shall issue notice requiring the opposite party to file his reply

statement, if any, within fifteen days of the service of notice as to why the relief

prayed for should not be granted:

Provided that where the opposite party fails to file the reply statement within

the said period of fifteen days, he shall be allowed to file the same within such

further period as may be specified by the Adjudicating Forum, for reasons to be

recorded in writing, but which shall not be later than thirty days from the date of

service of notice.

(2) In case, the Applicant has failed to duly serve the advance copy of his application

to the opposite party, the notice served by the Adjudicating Forum shall be

accompanied by a copy of the Application or Appeal. The Adjudicating Forum

shall further order payment of service charges as per Annexure - I to be paid by the

applicant in such case.

(3)

The Adjudicating Forum through its on-line portal, shall provide facility -

(a)

to the parties to give Notices or submit applications or complaints before the

Adjudicating Authorities under these rules electronically, and

(b)

to the tenant to deposit rent to the Rent Authority electronically, and

(c)

to the landlord for release of rent deposited, electronically.

(d)

To the parties, for payment of dispute resolution fee Appeal Fee, and other fee

applicable under these rules.

Provided that the government may by notification allow submission of notice,

application or appeal before the such Adjudicating Forum as may be specified in the

notification, in physical form for such temporary period as deem fit.

(4)

On the date of hearing or any other day to which hearing may be adjourned, it shall

be obligatory for the Parties to appear before the Adjudicating Forum. If appellant

or applicant fails to appear on such date, the Adjudicating Forum may, in its

discretion, either dismiss the appeal or decide it on the merits of the case. If

respondent or agent fails to appear on such date, the Adjudicating Forum shall

proceed ex-parte and shall decide the appeal on its merits.

(5)

The Adjudicating Forum may, on such terms as it may think fit and at any stage,

adjourn the hearing of case, but not more than one adjournment shall ordinarily be

given and the matter should be decided within a period of ninety days from the

date of service of notice of appeal or notice on the respondent.

12.

(1) Any appeal to the Rent Court under sub-section (I) of Section 32 shall be made by

the appellant in FORM-VII and shall be disposed of as per provision of Section 35.

(2)

Before making an application under sub-rule (I), the applicant shall deposit Appeal

fee specified in Annexure - I to the Rent Court and serve a copy of the appeal

(Form - VII) to the opposite party.

(3)

Each Memorandum shall be accompanied by the certified copy of the order of the

Rent Authority appealed against and such other documents as may be required to

support grounds of objection mentioned in the Memorandum.

13.

(1) Any appeal to the Rent Tribunal under sub-section (I) of Section 37 shall be made

by the appellant to the Rent Tribunal in FORM-VIII.

(2)

Before making an application under sub-rule (I), the applicant shall deposit Appeal

fee specified in Annexure - I to the Rent Tribunal, and serve a copy of the appeal

(Form - VIII) to the opposite party.

(3)

Every appeal shall be accompanied by a Memorandum setting forth concisely

under distinct heads, the grounds of appeal, without any narration and such grounds

shall be numbered consecutively.

(4)

Each Memorandum shall be accompanied by the certified copy of the order of the

Rent Court appealed against and such other documents as may be required to

support grounds of objection mentioned in the Memorandum.

(5)

When an appeal is presented after the expiry of period of limitation as specified in

the Act, the Memorandum shall provide a statement setting forth the fact on which

appellant relies to satisfy the Rent Tribunal that he has sufficient cause for not

preferring an appeal within the period of limitation:

Provided that the Tribunal shall entertain the appeal filed beyond the limitation

period only when it is satisfied that there was sufficient cause preventing the

appellant to file the appeal within the limitation.

Appeal before

the Rent

Court.

Procedure

to be followed

by the

Adjudicating

Forums.

Appeal

before

the rent

Tribunal.

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(6)

The appellant shall submit the appeal in online mode, with one physical copy of

the Memorandum, having original signatures, to the Rent Tribunal for record

purposes.

(7)

The appellant shall not, except by leave of the Rent Tribunal, urge or be heard in

support of any ground of objections not set-forth in the Memorandum but the Rent

Tribunal, in deciding the appeal shall not confine to the grounds of objection

set-forth in the Memorandum or taken by leave of the Rent Tribunal under this rule:

Provided that the Rent Tribunal shall not rest its decision on any other grounds

other than those specified unless the party who may be affected thereby, has

been given at least one opportunity of being heard by the Rent Tribunal.

14.

(1)

The Rent Court shall, on an application filed by any party, execute an order of a

Rent Court or a Rent Tribunal or any other order made under the Act by giving

appropriate directions to respective Parties for execution of the order and may

also appoint any advocate or any other competent person including officers of the

Rent Court or local administration or local body to ensure the execution of the

order. Such person has to ensure timely execution of order and seek directions of

Rent Court, if required.

(2) The Rent Court shall dispose of the application for execution within a period of

thirty days from the date of service of notice on opposite party.

15.

(1)

The Landlord or the tenant may, file a complaint before the Rent Authority against

the property manager under sub-section (2) of Section 19 for acting in contravention

of the Act, in Form - IX

(2) Before making an application under sub-rule (I), the applicant shall deposit Complaint

fee specified in Annexure - I to the Rent Authority and serve a copy of the complaint

(Form - IX) to the opposite party and the Property Manager.

(3) The Rent authority, after conducting due inquiry, may order for removal of the Property

Manager, or his agents and impose costs on the property manager as per

sub-section (2) of Section 19.

16.

(1)

The tenant may, file a complaint before the Rent Authority for restoration of supply

of essential services under sub-section (2) of Section 20, in Form - X

(2)

Before making an application under sub-rule (1), the applicant shall deposit

Complaint fee specified in Annexure - I to the Rent Authority, and serve a copy of

the complaint (Form - X) to the opposite party.

(3)

The Rent authority, after conducting due inquiry, may order for restoration of supply

of essential services and impose compensation costs on the landlord and/or the

person responsible for withholding the essential supplies as per sub-section (4) of

Section 20.

17.

(1)

Notice by the Landlord under sub-section (3) of Section 15 for undertaking necessary

repairs or removal of unauthorised additional structure and recovery of costs from

security deposit or otherwise, shall be in Form - XI.

(2)

Notice by the Tenant under sub-section (4) of Section 15 for undertaking obligatory

maintenance and deduction of costs from rent payable, shall be in Form - XII.

(3)

Notice by the Tenant under sub-section (5) of Section 15 for abandoning the

premises on account of being uninhabitable, shall be in Form - XIII.

(4)

Notice by the Tenant under clause (b) of Section 16 regarding damage to the

premises, shall be in Form - XIV.

(5)

Notice by the Landlord or Property Manager under sub-section (I) of Section 17

requiring entry and inspection of the premises, shall be in Form - XV.

(6)

Notice by the Landlord under Section 18 informing appointment or change of Property

Manager, shall be in Form - XVI.

18. These rules shall be implemented by the Department of Urban Affairs, Government of

Arunachal Pradesh.

Vivek Pandey, IAS

Commissioner (Urban Affairs),

Government of Arunachal Pradesh,

Itanagar.

Execution of

order by Rent

Court or a

Rent Tribunal.

Application

for restoration

of supply of

essential

services.

Formats for

Notices.

Implementing

Authority.

Complaint for

removal of

property

manager.

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ANNEXURE - I

(Schedule of Fee)

The Fee payable for making various application or applications or Appeals under these Rules shall

be as under.

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Rule

Description

Fee

Rule 5 sub-rule (1)

Application to Fix or Revise

One month Rent subject to

Rent or charges other charges

minimum of ` 1000

Rule 5 sub-rule (4)

Objection fee

` 2000

Rule 7 sub-rule (1)

Application for recovery of

Two Month’s rent subject to

possession of premises

minimum of ` 2000

Rule 10 sub-rule (1)

Application for recovery of

Two Month’s rent subject to

possession of vacant land

minimum of ` 2000

Rule 12 sub-rule (1)

Appeal before the Rent Court

Two Month’s rent subject to

minimum of ` 2000

Rule 13 sub-rule (1)

Appeal before the Rent Tribunal

Three Month’s rent subject to

minimum of ` 3000

Rule 14 sub-rule (1)

Application for execution

` 3000

Rule 15 sub-rule (1)

Complaint against Property

` 3000

Manager

Rule 16 sub-rule (1)

Application for restoration of

` 1000

essential supplies

10.

Rule 11 sub-rule (2)

Charges for Service of Notice

` 1000

FORM - I

(See rule 5(1)

Application for revision of fixation of rent or other charges in case of dispute

The Rent Authority

—————————

I hereby request for revision of rent/other charges in respect of property mentioned below and fixation of

revised rent/other charges;

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Application is made by

Landlord/Tenant

Email ID for communication

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any):

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name(s) and address of the Tenant

Name and Address of the Property Manager (if any)

Description of rented premises

Existing Rent

10.

Proposed Rent (by the applicant)

11.

Existing details of other charges (such as-charges for Electricity or Power backup,

Water, Maintenance, Security Services, Extra services or equipment etc.)

12.

Proposed other charges (by the applicant)

13.

Upgradation of the premises, made by the landlord, if any.

14.

Investment made by the Land-lord in upgradation (if any)

15.

Investment made by the tenant in upgradation of premises, if any

16.

Justification for revision of rent or other charges

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17.

Reasons for dispute

18.

Areas where there is agreement (if any)

19.

Date of Service of Advance copy to opposite party

20.

Method of service

21.

Amount of Dispute resolution fee deposited

22.

Date of deposition of the depute resolution fee

23.

Mode of remittance and Reference Number

24.

Date of Submission of Application

25.

List of Documents and proofs enclosed-

VERIFICATION

I, ............................................................... (Name of the Applicant), S/o,W/o,/D/o

…….....................................................aged …........... years residing at ..............................................

do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs…….to……. are true to my personal knowledge and

paras…………. to …………… are believed to be true on legal advice received and that nothing

materials has been concealed therefrom.

Date :..........................

Signature of the Applicant

Place :.........................

FORM - II

[(See rule 5 (4)]

Objection Application for appointment of Value for fixation or revision of rent and other charges

The Rent Authority

—————————

Ref: Case Number ________________

Sir/Madam

I hereby file the following objection in terms of Rule 5(4) of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Rules, 2026

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Objection is made by

:- Landlord/Tenant

Email ID for communication

Mobile Number

Order No (for fixation of Proposed rent)

Order Date

Proposed Rent (by the Rent Authority)

Existing details of other charges (such as-charges for Electricity or

Power backup, Water, Maintenance, Security Services, Extra services

or equipment etc.)

19.

Proposed other charges (by the Rent Authority)

10.

Reason/Justification for Objection

11.

Do you agree for Appointment of valuer and payment of fee and other

charges for the same?

12.

Reason/justification for above request

13.

Amount of Objection fee deposited

14.

Date of deposition of the Objection fee

15.

Mode of remittance & Reference Number

16.

Date of Service of Objection to opposite party

17.

Method of service

18.

Date of submission of Objection

19.

List of Documents and proofs enclosed

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VERIFICATION

I, ........................................................ (Name of the Applicant) S/o/w/o/D/o

.......................................................aged,............ years residing at .............................................. do

hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs……… to ………. are true to my personal knowledge and paras……..

to …….. are believed to be true on legal advice received and that nothing materials has been concealed

therefrom.

Date :..........................

Signature of the Applicant

Place :.........................

FORM - III

[(See rule 6 (2)]

Notice for deposit of Rent with the Rent Authority

To,

The Rent Authority

————————

Sir,

I hereby give notice for deposit of Rent with the Rent Authority in terms of Section 14(1) of the Act.

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Email ID for communication

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any):

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name(s) and Address of the Tenant

Name and Address of the Property Manager (if any)

Description of rented premises

Monthly rent under agreement/fixed by the Rent Authority

Date upto which the Land-lord has accepted rent and issued receipt

10.

Date upto which, rent has been paid to the land-lord in terms of

Section 14(1) of the Act

11.

Date from which, the Rent is proposed to be deposited with the Rent Authority

12.

Reason for deposit of Rent to the Rent Authority

13.

Proof of payment of rent for two months in terms of Section 14(1) of the Act

14.

Date of Service of Advance copy of Notice of opposite party

15.

Method of service

16.

Date of Submission of Notice

17.

Account Number of Landlord (if known)

18.

Name of Bank

19.

IFSC Code

20.

List of Documents and proofs enclosed-

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VERIFICATION

I,………………….................(Name of the Applicant) S/o/W/o/D/o……………………….................aged

……......years residing at……………………………..… do hereby verify that the contents of

paragraphs……….to…….. are true to my personal knowledge and paras………….. to ………. are

believed to be true on legal advice received and that nothing materials has been concealed therefrom.

Date :..........................

Signature of the Applicant

Place :.........................

FORM - IV

[(See rule 6(2)]

Challan for deposit of Rent with the Rent Authority

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Name of Landlord

Name of Tenant

Period From(Date)

Period to (Date)

Total months

Rent per month

Total Amount paid (To Rent Authority)

Date of Payment

10.

Mode of payment

11.

Unique Transaction Identification Number

12.

Name of Bank

13.

Paid from Account No

14.

Name of Depositor

Name and Signature of Tenant

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FORM - V

[(See rule 6(4)]

Application for withdrawal of Rent with the Rent Authority

The Rent Authority

_______________

Sir,

I hereby request for withdrawal of rent under Section 14(4) of the Act, deposited by the tenant with the

Rent Authority in terms of Section 14(1) or 14(2) of the Act.

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Email ID for communication

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any)

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name(s) and Address of the Tenant

Name and Address of the Property Manager (if any)

Description of rented premises

Monthly rent under agreement/fixed by the Rent Authority

Date upto which the Land-lord has accepted rent and issued receipt

10.

Date upto which, rent has been paid to the land-lord in terms of

Section 14(1) of the Act

11.

Date from which, the Rent has been deposited by the tenant with the

Rent Authority (if known)

12.

Date upto which, the Rent has been deposited by the tenant with the

Rent Authority (if known)

13.

Period for which this withdrawal is requested

From :

To :

14.

Total Number of months for which withdrawal is requested

15.

Total amount to be withdrawn

16.

Last Withdrawal Date (if any)

17.

Last Withdrawal period (if any)

From :

To :

18.

Last Withdrawal amount (if any)

19.

Date of Service of Advance copy of application to opposite party

20.

Method of service

21.

Date of Submission of Application

22.

Account Number of Landlord

23.

Name of Bank

24.

IFSC Code

25.

List of Documents and proofs enclosed-

VERIFICATION

I, ……………… (Name of the Applicant) S/o/W/o/D/o ………………………..aged …… years residing

at …………………………………………… do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs………..to……. are

true to my personal knowledge and paras……….. to ……….. are believed to be true on the legal advice

received and that nothing materials has been concealed therefrom.

Date :..........................

Signature of the Applicant

Place :.........................

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FORM-VI

[(See rule - 7)]

Application before the Rent Court for recovery of possession of premises

BEFORE THE RENT COURT

Name of the Applicant

(Add description and the residential address of the Applicant)

APPLICANT

Name of the Respondent

(Add description and the residential address of the Applicant)

RESPONDENT

Whereas the premises mentioned herein below was rent out to the Tenant mentioned below, I hereby

request the Rent Court for recovery of possession of the premises in accordance with sub-section (2) of

Section 21/Section 22 / sub-section (1) if Section 27 {strike off whatever is not applicable} of the Act.

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Particulars

Details

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Email ID for communication of applicant

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any): :-

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name(s) and Address of the Tenant

Name and Address of the Property Manager (if any)

Description of rented premises

Existing Rent

Security Deposit with the landlord

10.

Advance Rent available with landlord

11.

Details of portion of premises that is applied for recovery

12.

Details of portion of premises that the landlord is willing to be retained

by the tenant

13.

Reason for seeking recovery of premises

14.

Facts of the case (Give here a concise statement of facts in a chronological

order. Each paragraph containing as nearly as possible separate issue or fact).

15.

Relief sought - (Specify the relief(s) sought explaining the grounds for such

relief(s) and the legal provisions, if any, relied upon).

16.

Grounds for relief

17.

Interim order, if any prayed for Pending final decision on the application, the

applicant seeks the following interim relief: (Give here the nature of the interim

relief prayed for).

18.

Grounds for interim order

19.

Amount of Advance Rent / Security Deposit the landlord is willing to refund on

recovery of possession of premises

20.

In case portion of premises to be retained by the tenant, the proposed rent

to be charged

21.

Date of Service of Advance copy to opposite party

22.

Method of service

23.

Amount of Dispute resolution fee deposited

24.

Date of deposition of the dispute resolution fee

25.

Mode of remittance and Reference Number

26.

Date of Submission of Application

27.

List of Documents and proofs enclosed-

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Declarations

Jurisdiction of the

The applicant declares that the Subject matter of this matter of this

Rent Court

application is within the jurisdiction of the Rent Court

Matters not previously :-

The applicant further declares that he/she had not previously filed any

filed or pending with

application, petition, writ petition or suit regarding the matter in respect of

any other court

which this application has been made, before any court or any other

authority or any other Bench of the Tribunal nor any such application, writ

petition or suit is pending before any of them. In case the applicant has

previously filed any such application, writ petition of suit, the details of the

pendency of such cases filed, or if disposed, the decisions of such cases

to be enclosed.

VERIFICATION

I, …………………..............(Name of the Applicant) S/o/W/o/D/o ……………………… aged …….years

residing at …………………………… do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs……….to………are true

to my personal knowledge and paras …………. to ………… are believed to be true on legal advice received

and that nothing materials has been concealed therefrom.

Date :……………......

Signature of the Applicant

Place : …………......

FORM - VII

[See rule-12]

Appeal filed before the Rent Court

IN THE RENT COURT AT (___________)

In the matter of Tenancy of Unique Identification Number

Name of Appellant

(Add description and the residential address on which the service of notices is to be affected on the Applicant)

… APPLICANT

Verses

Name of the Responder

(Add description and the residential address on which the service of notices is to be effected on the

Respondent(s)).

…RESPONDENT

Whereas, the premises mentioned herein below was rent out by the landlord (mentioned below) to the

Tenant mentioned below,

AND Whereas, the Appellant is aggrieved by the order passed by the Rent Authority (details mentioned

below) on the grounds mentioned in this application

AND Therefore, the Appellant humbly prays for the reliefs herein mentioned below in this application.

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Sl. No.

Particulars

Details

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Email ID for communication of applicant

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any)

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name(s) and Address of the Tenant

Name and Address of the Property Manager (if any)

Description of rented premises

Existing Rent

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Security Deposit with the landlord

10.

Advance Rent available with landlord

11.

Particulars of The Rent Authority whose order is being appealed against

12.

Order Number

13.

Order Date

14.

Is it an interim order or final order?

15.

Operative Part of the Order

16.

Memorandum of Appeal (Give here a concise statement of facts in a

chronological order. each paragraph containing as nearly as possible a

separate issue or fact)

17.

Relief sought-(Specify the relief(s) sought explaining the grounds for such

relief(s) and the legal provisions, if any, relied upon).

18.

Grounds for relief

19.

Interim order, if any prayed for Pending final decision on the application,

the applicant seeks the following interim relief: (Give here the nature of the

interim relief prayed for).

20.

Grounds for interim order

21.

Date of Service of Advance copy to opposite party

22.

Method of service

23.

Amount of Appeal fee deposited

24.

Date of deposited of the Appeal fee

25.

Mode of remittance & Reference Number

26.

Date of Submission of Application

27.

Do you seek condonation of Delay in filing the appeal?

28.

In case the Application is outside the period of limitation, please provide sufficient

justification to prove that the appellant has sufficient cause for not preferring an

appeal within the period of limitation

29.

List of Documents and proofs enclosed

Declarations

Jurisdiction of the

The applicant declares that the Subject matter of this matter of this

Rent Court

application is within the jurisdiction of the Rent Court

Matters not previously :-

The applicant further declares that he/she had not previously filed any

filed or pending with

application, petition, writ petition or suit regarding the matter in respect of

any other court :

which this application has been made, before any court or any other

authority or any other Bench of the Tribunal nor any such application, writ

petition or suit is pending before any of them. In case the applicant has

previously filed any such application, writ petition of suit, the details of the

pendency of such cases filed, or if disposed, the decisions of such cases

to be enclosed.

Limitation

The appellant further declares that the appeal is within the limitation

period prescribed in sub-section (1) of Section 38 of the Arunachal

Pradesh Tenancy Act 2022 (Act No. 17 of 2022).

The applicant further declared that he has sufficient cause for not prefering

an appeal within the period of limitation, and he undertakes to satisfy the

Court in this regard.

VERIFICATION

I, …………………..............(Name of the Applicant) S/o/W/o/D/o ……………………… aged …….years

residing at …………………………… do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs……….to………are true

to my personal knowledge and paras …………. to ………… are believed to be true on legal advice received

and that nothing materials has been concealed therefrom.

Date :……………......

Signature of the Appellant

Place : …………......

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FORM - VIII

[See rule-13]

Appeal to be filed before the Rent Tribunal

BEFORE THE RENT TRIBUNAL AT [ ]

In the matter of Tenancy of U.I. No. _______

Name of Appellant

(Add description and the residential address on which the service of notices is to be effected on the Appellant)

…APPELLANT

Verses

Name of the Respondent

(Add description and the residential address on which the service of notices is to be effected on the

Respondent(s)

…RESPONDENT

WHEREAS the premises mentioned herein below was rent out by the landlord (mentioned below) to the

tenant mentioned below,

AND WHEREAS the Appellant is aggrieved by the order passed by the Rent Court (details mentioned

below) on the grounds mentioned in this application

AND THEREFORE, the Appellant humbly prays for the reliefs herein mentioned below in this application.

DETAILS OF APPLICATION

Sl. No.

Particulars

Details

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Email ID for communication of applicant

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any) :-

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name(s) and Address of the Tenant

Name and Address of the Property Manager (if any)

Description of rented premises

Existing Rent

Security Deposit with the landlord

10.

Advance Rent available with landlord

11.

Particulars of The Rent Authority whose order is being appealed against

12.

Order Number

13.

Order Date

14.

Is it an interim order or final order?

15.

Operative Part of the Order

16.

Memorandum of Appeal (Give here a concise statement of facts in a

chronological order. Each paragraph containing as nearly as possible a

separate issue or fact)

17.

Relief sought- (Specify the relief(s) sought explaining the grounds for such

relief(s) and the legal provisions, if any, relied upon).

18.

Grounds for relief

19.

Interim order, if any prayed for Pending final decision on the application,

the applicant seeks the following interim relief: (Give here the nature of the

interim relief prayed for).

20.

Grounds for interim order

21.

Date of Service of Advance copy to opposite party

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22.

Method of service

23.

Amount of Appeal fee deposited

24.

Date of deposited of the Appeal fee

25.

Mode of remittance & Reference Number

26.

Date of Submission of Application

27.

Do you seek condonation of Delay in filing the appeal ?

28.

In case the Application is outside the period of limitation, please provide

sufficient justification to prove that the appellant has sufficient cause for not

preferring an appeal within the period of limitation

29.

List of Documents and proofs enclosed-

Declarations

Jurisdiction of the

The applicant declares that the Subject matter of this matter of this

Rent Count

application is within of the Jurisdiction of the Rent Tribunal.

Matters not previously :- The application further declares that he/she had not previously filed any

filed or pending with

application, petition, writ petition or suit regarding the matter in respect of

any other court

which this application has been made, before any court or any other

authority or any other Bench of the Tribunal nor any such application, write

petition or suit is pending before any of them. In case the applicant has

previously filed any such application, writ petition of suit, the details of the

pendency of such cases filed, or if disposed, the decisions of such cases

to be enclosed.

Limitation

:- The appellant further declares that the appeal is within the limitation period

prescribed in sub-section (1) of Section 38 of the Arunachal Pradesh

Tenancy Act 2022 (Act No. 17 of 2022).

The applicant further declared that he has sufficient cause for not preferring

an appeal within the period of limitation and he undertakes to satisfy the

Tribunal in this regard.

VERIFICATION

I, …………………(Name of the Applicant) S/o, W/o, D/o……………………………aged …… years

residing at ………………..………… do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs……..to……. are true to

my personal knowledge and paras………. to ………. are believed to be true on legal advice received and that

nothing materials has been concealed therefrom.

Date :……………......

Signature of the Applicant

Place : …………......

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FORM - XI

[See Rule 15(1)]

Complaint against Property Manager

The Rent Authority

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I hereby wish to make a complaint against the Property Manager appointed by the Landlord for acting in

contravention with the provisions of Section 19 of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act 2022 and further make

the prayer as below:

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Application is made by

Landlord/Tenant

Email ID for communication

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the

Sub-Registrar (if any)

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name(s) and Address of the Tenant

Name and Address of the Property Manager

Description of rented premises

Existing Rent

10.

Nature of instructions given by landlord (If applicable)

11.

Nature of Contraventions / Violations of provisions of Section 19 or Failures

of duties made by the Property manager. (Give here a concise statement

of facts in a chronological order. Each paragraph containing as nearly as

possible a separate issue or fact).

12.

Naure of loss incurred by the Applicant on account of failures/Contraventions

by the Property Manager

13.

Prayer before the Rent Authority. -

Yes / No

(a)

Removal of Property Manager

(b)

Imposition of Cost on the Property Manager

14.

Justification for the request:

15.

Reasons for making this application

16.

Date of Service of Advance copy to the Property Manager

17.

Method of service

18.

Date of Service of Advance copy to opposite party

19.

Method of service

20.

Amount of Dispute resolution fee deposited

21.

Date of deposition of the dispute resolution fee

22.

Mode of remittance & Reference Number

23.

Date of Submission of Application

24.

List of Documents and proofs enclosed-

VERIFICATION

I, ………………………............(Name of the Applicant) S/o,W/o, D/o …………………..aged ….... years

residing at ………………………………. do hereby verify that the contents of paragraphs……to……. are true

to my personal knowledge and paras……….......... to ………..... are believed to be true on legal advice

received and that nothing materials has been concealed therefrom.

Date : ……........……..

Signature of the Appellant

Place : ………........…

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FORM - X

[See rule 6(2)]

Complaint of Stoppage of Essential Supplies before the Rent Authority

The Rent Authority

————————

Sir,

I hereby wish to file a complaint against stoppage of essential supplies by the Landlord / Property manager

and request for passing an order under Section 20 (2) of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act for restoration of

essential supplies and / or award of compensation under Section 20(4).

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Email ID for communication

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any)

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name(s) and Address of the Tenant

Name and Address of the Property Manager (if any)

Description of rented premises

Monthly rent under agreement / fixed by the Rent Authority

Nature of essential supplies stopped / curtailed / withheld

10.

Facts of the case (Give here a concise statement of facts in a chronological order.

Each paragraph containing as nearly as possible a separate issue or fact).

11.

Do you seek any award of compensation for stoppage of essential supplies?

If yes, amount?

12.

Relief sought - (Specify the relief(s) sought explaining the grounds for such

relief(s) and the legal provisions, if any, relied upon).

13.

Grounds for relief

14.

Interim order, if any prayed for pending final decision on the application, the applicant

seeks the following interim relief: (Give here the nature of the interim relief prayed for). :-

15.

Grounds for interim order

16.

Date of service of Advance copy to opposite party (Landlord)

17.

Method of service

18.

Date of submission of Notice

19.

Date of submission of application

20.

List of documents and proofs enclosed-

VERIFICATION

I, …………………………………………… (Name of the Applicant) S/o, W/o, D/o……. aged

………………..year's residing at ……………………………… do hereby verify that the contents of

paragraphs……to……. are true to my personal knowledge and paras………. to ………. are believed to be true

on legal advice received and that nothing materials has been concealed therefrom.

Date : ……........……..

Signature of the Tenant

Place : ………........…

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FORM - XI

[See rule 17(1)]

Notice to Tenant for removal of Structure / undertake repair maintenance

Shri/Smti/Ms/M/s ....................................................

...............................................................................

................................................................... (Tenant)

Sir,

It has come to my notice that you, as a tenant to the premises mentioned below, have not maintained the

property as per the Tenancy Agreement as per details below. You are hereby requested to undertake the

following repair / maintenance or remove of illegal structure as specified below, within the time specified

herein-

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Name and Address of the Landlord

Email ID for communication (Landlord or Property Manager)

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any)

Description of rented premises

Details of Unauthorised structure(s) constructed/erected by the Tenant (if any)

Details of damage(s) to the property incurred during the tenancy period

Details of Repairs/maintenance/removal required to be undertaken

Date by which the repair/maintenance/removal should be completed

I am enclosing photographs of the said damage/unauthorized structures (strike off if not available).

Kindly note, that as per Section 15(3) of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act, in case of failure to

undertake the repairs or removal of structures, the landlord may carryout the works as above without the

consent of the tenant, and deduct the cost incurred from the security deposit.

Further you shall be required to pay the cost and replenish the amount of security deposit within 30 days

of notice

Date : …………............

Signature of the Landlord/Property Manager

Place : …………..........

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FORM - XII

[See rule 17(2)]

Notice to Landlord for obligatory maintenance

To,

Shri/Smti/Ms/M/s..........................................................

...........................................(Landlord / Property Manager)

Sir,

It is brought to your notice that the premises mentioned below have not been maintained properly by the

Landlord as per the Tenancy Agreement as per details below. You are hereby directed to undertake the

repair/maintenance as specified below, within the time specified herein-

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Name and Address of the Tenant

Email ID for communication (Tenant)

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any)

Description of rented premises

Details of shortcomings or maintenance issues of the rented premises

Details of shortcomings or maintenance issues of common spaces

Details of repairs/maintenance required to the undertaken

Date by which the repair/maintenance should be completed

I am enclosing photographs of the said damage/maintenance issues (strike off if not available)

Kindly note, that as per Section 15(4) of the Arunachal Pradesh Tenancy Act, in case of failure to

undertake the repairs of maintenance, the tenant carryout the works as above without the consent of the

Landlord, and deduct the cost incurred from the rent to be payable to the landlord.

Date :…………..........

Signature of the Tenant

Place :……..........……

FORM - XIII

[See rule 17(3)]

Notice to Landlord for abandoning of uninhabitable premises

To,

Shri/Smti/Ms/M/s.................................................................

..............................................(Landlord / Property Manager)

Sir,

It is brought to your notice that the premises mentioned below have not been maintained properly by the

Landlord as per the Tenancy Agreement, and has become uninhabitable as per details below. It is to inform

you that, in spite of the notice under Rule 17(2), the landlord has failed to undertake and complete the

repair/maintenance work, and due to which the premises have become uninhabitable.

Now therefore, notice is hereby given to the Landlord that I, the tenant would be abandoning the premises

and terminating the tenancy agreement with effect from 15 days of the issuance of this notice. You are

requested to refund/remit the security deposit available with you within the said period of 15 days.

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Name and Address of the Tenant

Email ID for communication (Tenant)

Mobile Number

Document No. tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any)

Description of rented premises

Details of shortcomings or maintenance issues of the rented premises

Details of shortcomings or maintenance issues of common spaces

Details of repairs/maintenance that were required to be undertaken

Date of notice given to Landlord under Rule 17 (2) for undertaking repairs/maintenance

10.

Reason/Issues due to which the premises have become inhabitable

11.

Date from which the premises shall be abandoned

12.

Amount of security deposit available by the landlord (to be refunded)

13.

Account No (to which the security deposit is to be refunded)

14.

Name of the Bank

15.

IFSC Code

Date :…………..........

Signature of the Tenant

Place :……..........……

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FORM - XIV

[See rule 17(4)]

Notice to Landlord regarding Damage to premises

Shri/Smti/ Ms/M/s................................................

.............................(Landlord/Property Manager)

Sir,

It is brought to your notice that, the premises mentioned below have got damaged as per details below;

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Name and Address of the Tenant

Email ID for communication (Tenant)

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any):

Description of rented premises

Nature/Details of damage caused in the rented premises

Date on which damage was caused

Reason for damage

Who is responsible for the damage?

10.

Repair/maintenance required to be done for overcoming the damage

11.

Who (Landlord/Tenant) as per the Tenancy agreement is required to

repair/do maintenance to overcome the damage

12.

Has the property become uninhabitable due to the damage ?

13.

Any other information

Date :………….....................

Signature of the Tenant

Place :……..........…..........…

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FORM - XV

[See rule 17(5)]

Notice to Tenant for Entry/inspection of Premises

To,

Shri/Smti/Ms/M/s

———————————————

———————————— (Tenant)

Sir,

It is hereby informed that I do or my agent(s) propose to enter into the rented premises mentioned below

in which you are the tenant, for undertaking the activities mentioned herein. You are hereby requested to allow

entry to me/my agents and provide full cooperation to undertake the said activities.

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Name and Address of the Landlord

Email ID for communication (Landlord or Property Manager)

Mobile Number

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any)

Description of rented premises

Details of persons who shall undertake the entry

Reason for undertaking entry into premises

Activities that would be undertaken by me or my agents during the said entries

Duration during which the entry would be undertaken

From (Date/Time)

To (Date/Time)

Total no of days

10.

Date of Issuance of this notice

Date :………….....................

Signature of the Landlord/Property Manager

Place :……..........…..........…

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FORM - XVI

[See Rule 17(6)]

Notice to Tenant for change of Property Manager

To,

Shri/Smti/Ms/M/s

————————————————

Sir,

It is hereby informed that I have changed the property manager assigned for the premises rented to you

as tenant. This is for your information and record.

Unique Identification Number issued by the Rent Authority

Name and Address of the Landlord

Name and Address of Tenant

Document No. of tenancy agreement registered before the Sub-Registrar (if any)

Description of rented premises

Name and Address of New Property Manager

Email ID for communication (Property Manager)

Mobile Number

Reason for change of Property Manager

Date from which he/she shall start functioning

10.

Date upto which, he is authorized to function as the property manager (if any)

Date :………….....................

Signature of the Landlord

Place :……..........…..........…

Copy to :

Rent Authority

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