Section 9, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 [S2F-SBX]
As at 7 September 2026. In force from 25 January 1962 by No. 2055/1962 [N12-T3A].
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, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 [S2FS43] (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, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 [S2FS43] (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, Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 [S2FS43] (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 (14)
Standing Order No. 4114/2009 of the Energy Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 11th January, 2009 on the provision of paying guest accommodation [C12-WDW], 11 January 2009, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Energy Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4155/2013 of the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 28th October, 2013 on the letting of premises [C11-9XZ], 28 October 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the General Administration Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4680/2026 of the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 14th July, 2026 on the business of a real estate agent [C12-MPA], 14 July 2026, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1627/2014 of the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 20th April, 2014 on the letting of premises [C13-8QZ], 20 April 2014, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3917/2016 of the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 12th March, 2016 on the occupation of premises [C15-C1K], 12 March 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1276/2021 of the Excise Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 19th August, 2021 on the purchase of an apartment [C1B-JRC], 19 August 2021, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Excise Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 2418/2023 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 22nd March, 2023 on the occupation of premises [C1D-MW9], 22 March 2023, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 3643/2018 of the Excise Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 11th December, 2018 on the construction of a group housing scheme [C1D-782], 11 December 2018, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Excise Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1491/2020 of the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 17th November, 2020 on the certification of construction [C1D-D0Z], 17 November 2020, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Finance Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 694/2007 of the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 18th July, 2007 on the running of a private hostel [C1G-49Z], 18 July 2007, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4257/2016 of the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 25th July, 2016 on the maintenance of a housing complex [C1P-JK9], 25 July 2016, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1666/2024 of the Energy Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 18th April, 2024 on the management of common areas [C1K-EGX], 18 April 2024, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Energy Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 1921/2019 of the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 20th July, 2019 on the business of a real estate agent [C1M-WH0], 20 July 2019, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Industries and Commerce Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
Standing Order No. 4866/2013 of the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu dated 10th July, 2013 on the management of property on behalf of an owner [C1M-CEH], 10 July 2013, in force. Recital: "In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Housing Board Act, 1961 (Tamil Nadu Act 17 of 1961), the Housing Department, Government of Tamil Nadu hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:"
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