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Section 26, Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [S1F-F28]

As at 6 September 2026. In force from 20 May 1959 by S.O. 847(E) [N11-NST].

In Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [A10-G8D]. This text from 20 May 1959. No other text held.

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Cite: Section 26, Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [S1F-F28]. Machine: S1F-F28.

26. Prohibition of the ownership of a building without licence.—No person shall undertake the ownership of a building except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under section 27: Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to the ownership of a building undertaken by or on behalf of the Central Government or a State Government.

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building: Section 2, Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [S1FEAW] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "building" includes a house, out-house, stable, latrine, shed, hut, wall and any other structure, whether of masonry, bricks, wood, mud, metal or other material

building: 27 more definitions.

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Section 26, Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 [S1F-F28]