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Eligibility to Claim Fare Rent The courts have consistently held that a person claiming fare rent must establish that they are a tenant of the building or land in question. If the petitioner is not a tenant, they cannot benefit from the provisions of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 (KBLRC Act).References: ["2024 Supreme(Online)(KER) 8525"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 76115"]Analysis: The courts emphasized that only tenants under the Act can seek fixation or eviction proceedings based on fare rent. Non-tenants or persons without tenancy rights are barred from invoking KBLRC provisions.
Determination of Fare Rent Fare rent is to be fixed based on the rent a hypothetical tenant would pay, considering the property's nature, location, and prevailing market conditions. The valuation must be supported by relevant data, such as rent receipts, lease agreements, or market rates.References: ["
ABEYESEKERE v. THE COLOMBO MUNICIPALITY
"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 82982"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 8241"]Analysis: Courts rely on actual rent receipts, lease agreements, and expert opinions to determine fair rent. The rent should reflect what a reasonable tenant would pay, factoring in public rates and taxes.Legal Procedure and Evidence The proper method involves inspecting revenue records and demarcating the property through revenue officers, rather than relying solely on advocate commissioners. Expert valuation reports are helpful only if based on relevant, factual data and authenticated documents.References: ["2024 Supreme(Online)(KER) 25213"], ["
Darshan VS Union of India, Through Secy. Revenue Ministry of Finance - Allahabad
"]Analysis: Accurate determination of fare rent depends on credible evidence, including revenue records and expert reports that are based on relevant data.Order of Rent Control Courts Courts have upheld orders passed under Section 12(1) of KBLRC Act, provided the proceedings are based on proper evidence and legal procedures. Non-payment of arrears after due opportunity can lead to decrees for eviction or rent recovery.References: ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 91428"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(KER) 25213"]Analysis: The courts have consistently enforced rent orders, emphasizing that non-compliance with court orders on rent arrears justifies eviction or recovery actions.
Market Value and Rent Fixation in Land Acquisition For land valuation, expert reports are useful if based on factual data; however, offers or letters from owners are generally irrelevant for rent fixation. Rent remains frozen under rent acts unless properly revised through legal procedures.References: ["
Darshan VS Union of India, Through Secy. Revenue Ministry of Finance - Allahabad
"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 8241"]Analysis: The standard rent is determined by market conditions and relevant evidence, not by historical offers or irrelevant letters. The rent fixation process involves careful valuation and legal scrutiny.The landmark rulings establish that for determining fare rent under KBLRC, the claimant must be a verified tenant, and rent should be fixed based on market-based hypothetical rent supported by credible evidence such as receipts, lease agreements, and expert valuations. Orders are upheld when procedures are followed correctly, and non-payment of rent arrears can lead to eviction. The approach emphasizes factual accuracy and adherence to legal procedures in rent fixation and eviction processes.
References:- ["2024 Supreme(Online)(KER) 8525"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 76115"], ["2023 0 Supreme(Cal) 1466"], ["2023 0 Supreme(Cal) 1556"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(KER) 25213"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 91428"], ["
Darshan VS Union of India, Through Secy. Revenue Ministry of Finance - Allahabad
"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Bom) 8241"], ["2024 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 82982"], ["ABEYESEKERE v. THE COLOMBO MUNICIPALITY
"]
Determining is a cornerstone of in India, balancing the rights of landlords and tenants while preventing exploitation. Courts often rely on , market evidence, and statutory guidelines to fix . A common query in such disputes is: Land Mark Judgement for Determining Fare Rent Kblrc. This likely refers to pivotal cases under rent control acts, such as those in Karnataka or similar jurisdictions (KBLRC possibly denoting contexts), where is calculated based on property value, location, and comparable sales.
In this post, we delve into landmark judgments, key criteria used by courts, and critical questions posed to experts during testimony. These insights draw from judicial precedents and help understand how is typically assessed—though this is general information, not specific legal advice. Always consult a qualified lawyer for your case.
generally reflects the property's , adjusted for factors like location, condition, , and . Courts avoid arbitrary hikes, ensuring rents align with prevailing rates. For instance, under , may be derived from:- of land and building, often using recent sale deeds.- plus permissible vacant land.- Annual rental value, calculated as a percentage return on total property value.
Landmark cases emphasize accurate site area reckoning and comparable properties. In one key ruling, the court scrutinized how rent controllers used sale deeds for market valuation. 2018 0 Supreme(Mad) 2687 Both the as well as the have reckoned the site area at 1,359 sq. ft, being the of 906 sq. Thereafter, for determining the , the petitioner has produced Ext.A5 sale deed that pertains to another property having an extent of 949 sq. ft. and 50% being the permissible appurtenant vacant land for determining the .
The court restored the 's order, holding reliance on Ext.A5 appropriate due to errors in appellate evidence. 2018 0 Supreme(Mad) 2687 This underscores using verifiable comparables over flawed documents.
Expert witnesses play a vital role in fixation, but their opinions are rigorously tested. Courts probe qualifications, methodology, and biases through targeted questions. Here are standard queries, drawn from typical proceedings:
These questions ensure robust, evidence-based fixation, preventing overreach.
Under , courts mandate precise area calculation: plinth plus 50% . In a pivotal case, the appellate authority erred by treating full extent from sale deeds without noting only half was conveyed. 2018 0 Supreme(Mad) 2687 There is yet another aspect in that both Exts-r1 and r2 were produced by tenant/respondents only at appellate stage... Hence even if Exts-r1 and r2 are to be relied on still payable. The relied on petitioner's Ext.A5, restoring original . This case is landmark for evidentiary rigor. 2018 0 Supreme(Mad) 2687
Section 174(1) treats building and land as one for annual value taxation, mirroring rent control. 2017 6 Supreme 686 The annual value and of such premises have to be, therefore, determined as per the procedure prescribed in sub-section (1) of Section 174 of the Act. Separation is invalid; gardens/parking count wholly. remands were overturned, affirming unified assessment. 2017 6 Supreme 686
Evidence like receipts trumps claims. In a non-payment eviction, a landlord-produced receipt confirmed Rs. 300/month, leading to eviction for default under . 2008 0 Supreme(P&H) 1502 Firstly, so far as this photocopy of receipt mark A is concerned, it has to be read into evidence... the rate of rent was settled at Rs. 300/- per month. Failure to pay assessed rent triggers eviction. 2008 0 Supreme(P&H) 1502
These rulings illustrate courts' focus on factual accuracy over presumptions.
When fixing , judges weigh:- Property Dimensions: + (50% guideline). 2018 0 Supreme(Mad) 2687- Market Comparables: Recent sales for land value. 2018 0 Supreme(Mad) 2687- Superstructure: Added value post-land valuation.- Annual Yield: Standard return percentage on total value.- : Timely documents over late filings. 2018 0 Supreme(Mad) 2687- Rent Receipts: Binding proof of agreed rates. 2008 0 Supreme(P&H) 1502- Expert Inputs: Scrutinized via the 10 questions above.
Landlords and tenants should gather sale deeds, receipts, and valuer reports early. While these principles apply generally, outcomes vary by jurisdiction and facts—seek professional advice.
This post provides educational insights based on public judgments and is not legal advice.
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The petitioner is not a tenant of any building and therefore he is not entitled to get the benefit of the provisions of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 (KBLRC Act). 4.PW 1 to PW3 were examined and Exts.A1 to A7 were marked. ... Therefore, the provisions of the KBLRC Act is obviously not applicable. ... As the claim petitioner is a tenant of the building situated in the property, he can be evicted only by resort to th....
The petitioner is not a tenant of any building and therefore he is not entitled to get the benefit of the provisions of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 (KBLRC Act). 4. PW 1 to PW3 were examined and Exts.A1 to A7 were marked. ... Therefore, the provisions of the KBLRC Act is obviously not applicable. ... As the claim petitioner is a tenant of the building situated in the property, he can be evicted only by resort to ....
Learned Civil Judge passed a decree in favour of respondent/plaintiff on the ground of default in payment of fare rent when there was no order of fare rent after reversal of the order of the Rent Controller in appeal before Land Reforms and Tenancy Tribunal. ... In the year 2006 respondent/plaintiff initiated a proceeding before Rent Controller Bidhannager for fixation ....
Learned Civil Judge passed a decree in favour of respondent /plaintiff on the ground of default in payment of fare rent when there was no order of fare rent after reversal of the order of the Rent Controller in appeal before Land Reforms and Tenancy Tribunal. ... In the year 2006 respondent/plaintiff initiated a proceeding before Rent Controller Bidhannager for fixation....
Concededly, Sri.Mammu Haji, the father of the plaintiffs/petitioners, during his lifetime, had dedicated 9.5 cents of land out of the ownership of 850 cents of land to the Waqf and on his demise, by respecting his sentiments, siblings also executed a written gift deed of 18.07.1977. ... for determining the status of the property as Waqf, the proper remedy was to inspect the revenue records and demarcate the property by a revenue ofÏcer inst....
KRISHNA KUMAR JUDGE sv APPENDIX OF RCREV. 209/2024 PETITIONER'S ANNEXURES Annexure 1 A TYPED COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 19.01.2022 OF THE RENT CONTROL COURT PASSED UNDER SECTION 12(1) OF KBLRC ACT Annexure 2 THE COPY OF STATUS OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED ... They received ample opportunity to pay the arrears of rent as well as to show cause before passing the impugned order. Instead, they allowed the Rent Control Court to pass t....
-maintenance and upkeep, if any, necessary to maintain the house, building, land, or tenement in a state to command that rent: of the property must be ascertained by determining the rent a hypothetical tenant would give The value of property for purposes of assessment, where the owner and occupier are one, must be ascertained by determining the rent a hypothetical tenant would give....
Concededly, Sri.Mammu Haji, the father of the plaintiffs/petitioners, during his lifetime, had dedicated 9.5 cents of land out of the ownership of 850 cents of land to the Waqf and on his demise, by respecting his sentiments, siblings also executed a written gift deed of 18.07.1977. ... for determining the status of the property as Waqf, the proper remedy was to inspect the revenue records and demarcate the property by a revenue ofÏcer inst....
Whenever valuation report made by an expert is produced in court, the opinion on the value of the acquired land given by such expert can be of no assistance in determining the market value of such land, unless such opinion is formed on relevant factual data or material, which is also produced before ... In determining the market value of the acquired land, it can no doubt receive assistance from such repo....
That the Appellate Court has rightly ignored the letter of father of Respondent showing intention to purchase the land at Rs. 4,50,000/- in the year 1960. That the said offer is irrelevant for the purpose of determining the standard rent in respect of the suit premises. ... Thus, till 31 March 2000, for about 40 long years, the rent in respect of the land admeasuring 27,000/- sq.ft. remained frozen at Rs.....
Needless to say in view of the land mark judgement of Apex Court in State of Haryana vs. The Apex Court has categorized the cases by way of illustration wherein the power under Article 482 Cr.P.C. could be exercised either to prevent the abuse of the process of the court or otherwise to rescue the ends of justice.
(i) the knowledge or recognition of that trade mark in the relevant section of the public including knowledge in India obtained as a result of promotion of the trade mark; The Registrar shall, while determining whether a trade mark is a well-known trade mark, take into account any fact which he considers relevant for determining a trade mark as a well-known trade mark including- (ii) the duration, extent and geographical area of any use of that trade mark;
(i) Both the Rent Controller as well as the Rent Control Appellate Authority have reckoned the site area at 1,359 sq. ft, being the plinth area of 906 sq. Thereafter, for determining the market value, the petitioner has produced Ext.A5 sale deed that pertains to another property having an extent of 949 sq. ft. and 50% being the permissible appurtenant vacant land for determining the fair rent.
Such case, therefore, would fall in sub-section (1) of Section 174. In any case, such building and the land cannot be separated for determining their gross annual rent. The annual value and gross annual rent of such premises have to be, therefore, determined as per the procedure prescribed in sub-section (1) of Section 174 of the Act. To illustrate, if the building has some appurtenant land which is exclusively used by the owner for garden or/and parking the vehicles, such bu....
Firstly, so far as this photocopy of receipt mark A is concerned, it has to be read into evidence because this photocopy of receipt mark A was produced by none else by the respondent-landlord Kalu Ram himself and this photocopy of the receipt mark A is for the rent from 21.11.1993 to 21.11.1996 and according to this photocopy of receipt mark A, the rate of rent was settled at Rs. 300/- per month. This photocopy of receipt mark A in fact falsified the version of the respondent-landlord that the....
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