Section 20, Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 [S14-CGQ]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 14 October 1887 by S.O. 1467(E) [N11-B3W].

In Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 [A10-5G6]. This text from 23 October 1932, by Act 71 of 1932 [A10-9NS]. Other texts (1): from 14 October 1887 to 22 October 1932.

Synthetic. The words of this section are generated by the register; the title, number and year of the Act are real.

Cite: Section 20, Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 [S14-CGQ]. Machine: S14-CGQ.

20. Grant of licence.—(1) An application for a licence to undertake the occupation of premises shall be made to the Authority in Form A, accompanied by a fee of one lakh rupees. (2) The Authority may, after making such inquiry as it thinks fit, grant the licence subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, or, for reasons to be recorded in writing, refuse to grant the licence. (3) A licence granted under this section shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of its grant and may be renewed in such manner as may be prescribed. (4) The Authority may, after giving the licensee an opportunity of being heard, suspend or cancel a licence for contravention of any condition thereof.

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Authority: Section 2, Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 [S14BYQ] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "Authority" means the Real Estate Regulatory Authority established under section 20 of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (16 of 2016)

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Section 19, Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 [S14-CFC], 9 September 1887, Band A. "section 20".

Section 2, Punjab Tenancy Act (Amendment) Act, 1932 [S17-N6D], 23 October 1932, Band A. "section 20 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (16 of 1887)".

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