Section 9, Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 [S2F-GJB]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 25 June 1960.
9. Power to issue directions.—(1) The Authority may, by order in writing, direct any landlord to take such measures in relation to the letting of premises as may be specified in the order, and such person shall comply with the direction within the period specified therein. (2) An order under sub-section (1) shall state the reasons on which it is made and shall be served on the person to whom it is addressed in such manner as may be prescribed.
Defined terms in this text (3)
Authority: Section 2, Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 [S2FGBW] (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)
Authority: 22 more definitions.
landlord: Section 2, Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 [S2FGBW] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "landlord" means a person who, for the time being, is receiving, or is entitled to receive, the rent of any premises, whether on his own account or on account of or on behalf of, or for the benefit of, any other person
landlord: 13 more definitions.
prescribed: Section 2, Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 [S2FGBW] (In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—): "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under this Act
prescribed: 996 more definitions.
Made under this section, or naming it (54)
Standing Order No. 2066/2021 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 8th December, 2021 on the development of plots [C1F-CWP], 8 December 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4563/2022 of the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 25th February, 2022 on the running of a private hostel [C13-YSH], 25 February 2022, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Notification No. 3065/2008 of the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 17th June, 2008 under section 9 [N13-9VH], 17 June 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby appoints, with effect from the date of publication of this notification, the officers specified in the Table below to exercise the powers of the Authority within the jurisdiction set out against each"
Standing Order No. 2814/2016 of the Energy Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 28th August, 2016 on the letting of premises [C11-HKC], 28 August 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Energy Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2440/2016 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 19th September, 2016 on the purchase of an apartment [C11-HQ4], 19 September 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2637/2011 of the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 5th October, 2011 on the letting of premises [C11-4HP], 5 October 2011, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2163/2020 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th September, 2020 on the purchase of an apartment [C11-XD0], 13 September 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2603/2015 of the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th March, 2015 on the purchase of an apartment [C11-D6W], 13 March 2015, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3047/2012 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 24th September, 2012 on the development of a real estate project [C11-6HY], 24 September 2012, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3001/2025 of the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 16th November, 2025 on the certification of construction [C14-CVA], 16 November 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Revenue Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3715/2025 of the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 21st September, 2025 on the management of a co-operative housing society [C14-BVP], 21 September 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2354/2014 of the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 6th October, 2014 on the running of a private hostel [C13-9ZB], 6 October 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Transport Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3163/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 7th June, 2026 on the business of a real estate agent [C18-B18], 7 June 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4915/2018 of the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 25th February, 2018 on the management of common areas [C17-DXT], 25 February 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the General Administration Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4531/2025 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 21st July, 2025 on the maintenance of a housing complex [C18-5V4], 21 July 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 225/2023 of the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 13th October, 2023 on the sub-letting of premises [C17-Z8Q], 13 October 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3477/2024 of the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 26th January, 2024 on the business of a real estate agent [C16-2MS], 26 January 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3757/2025 of the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 9th April, 2025 on the sub-letting of premises [C16-6WS], 9 April 2025, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Finance Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2197/2013 of the Environment Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 9th May, 2013 on the development of a real estate project [C15-54R], 9 May 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Environment Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 338/2014 of the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 21st November, 2014 on the running of a private hostel [C15-8XY], 21 November 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Mines and Geology Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2819/2008 of the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 11th November, 2008 on the development of a real estate project [C14-S4F], 11 November 2008, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Registration and Stamps Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1824/2026 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 16th April, 2026 on the provision of paying guest accommodation [C1C-4B0], 16 April 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1253/2013 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 1st September, 2013 on the occupation of premises [C1A-XBY], 1 September 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2261/2017 of the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 9th August, 2017 on the maintenance of a housing complex [C1B-7MA], 9 August 2017, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Housing Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4080/2014 of the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh dated 15th May, 2014 on the development of plots [C1E-R3Z], 15 May 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (Andhra Pradesh Act 15 of 1960), the Consumer Affairs Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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