CHAPTER V controllers, their powers and procedure

Section 23: Appointment of Controllers

The Karnataka Rent Act, 1999

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Text as published by India Code for the Government of Karnataka (Revenue Department), with amendments up to Karnataka Act No. 07 of 2026 (the Karnataka Rent (Amendment) Act, 2025, in force from 8 January 2026).

(1) The State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint as many Controllers as it thinks fit, and define the local limits within which, each Controller shall exercise the powers conferred or perform the duties imposed on Controllers by or under this Act.

(2) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as a Controller,

(i) in any area referred to in Part A of the First Schedule unless he has for at least five years held office as Assistant Commissioner;

(ii) in any area referred to in Part B of the First Schedule unless he has for atleast five years held office as a Senior Tahsildar; and

(iii) in any other area unless he has for atleast three years held office as a Tahsildar, in the Revenue Service of the State.

Questions on this section

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1. Match List I (area) with List II (minimum qualification for appointment as Controller under Section 23(2) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999) and select the correct code: List I A. An area in Part A of the First Schedule B. An area in Part B of the First Schedule C. Any other area List II 1. At least five years in office as a Senior Tahsildar 2. At least three years in office as a Tahsildar 3. At least five years in office as an Assistant Commissioner 4. At least three years in office as a Deputy Commissioner