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Section 23

Section 23. Enhancement of rent in case of refusal by tenant to vacate

23. Where the tenant fails to vacate the premises let out on rent in accordance with the tenancy agreement on the expiration of the period of tenancy or termination of tenancy by an order or notice under the provisions of this Act, such tenant shall be liable to pay the landlord-

(a) twice the monthly rent for the first two months; and

(b) four times the monthly rent thereafter till the tenant continues occupy the said premises.