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Section 20, Central Provinces Tenancy Act, 1898 [S15-BRK]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 9 July 1898 by S.O. 3476(E) [N11-CSH].

In Central Provinces Tenancy Act, 1898 [A10-6JE]. This text from 9 July 1898. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 20, Central Provinces Tenancy Act, 1898 [S15-BRK]. Machine: S15-BRK.

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 fifty thousand 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, Central Provinces Tenancy Act, 1898 [S15B6A] (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 20, Central Provinces Tenancy Act, 1898 [S15-BRK]