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1. Question 1 · Karnataka Local Laws Practice Set 1

   For computing standard rent under Section 7(2)(e) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, the 'land comprised in the premises' is taken to be the plinth area of the building together with appurtenant vacant land up to:

   1. A. twenty-five per cent of the plinth area
   2. B. fifty per cent of the plinth area
   3. C. seventy-five per cent of the plinth area
   4. D. the entire appurtenant vacant land
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   B. fifty per cent of the plinth area

   Section 7(2)(e) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 provides that the land comprised in the premises is the plinth area of the building and such of the appurtenant vacant land as does not exceed fifty per cent of the plinth area.

2. Question 2 · Karnataka Local Laws Practice Set 1

   Under the proviso to Section 12(1) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, which of the following is NOT permissible?

   1. A. A landlord applying to fix standard rent under Section 7 for a tenancy entered into after the commencement of the Act
   2. B. A tenant applying to fix the deemed rent for the purpose of Section 2(3)(e)
   3. C. A landlord applying to fix the other charges payable under Section 8
   4. D. A landlord applying for revision of rent under Section 9
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   A. A landlord applying to fix standard rent under Section 7 for a tenancy entered into after the commencement of the Act

   Section 12(1) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 empowers the Controller to fix deemed rent, enhancement, standard rent, other charges and revision of rent. Its proviso states that it is not permissible for the landlord to apply for fixation of standard rent under Section 7 in the case of a tenancy entered into after the commencement of the Act.

3. Question 3 · Karnataka Local Laws Practice Set 1

   Under Section 19(2) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, rent in deposit that is not withdrawn is forfeited to Government by order of the Controller if not withdrawn within five years from the posting of the notice of deposit, EXCEPT where:

   1. A. the landlord has died during the five years
   2. B. there is a bona fide dispute of title
   3. C. the tenant has vacated the premises
   4. D. the amount deposited is less than one hundred rupees
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   B. there is a bona fide dispute of title

   Section 19(2) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 provides for forfeiture after five years from the date of posting of the notice of deposit, except in cases where there is a bona fide dispute of title. Notice under Section 19(3) must precede the forfeiture order.

4. Question 4 · Karnataka Local Laws Practice Set 1

   Under the proviso to Section 27(2)(c) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, an application for eviction on the ground of use for a purpose other than that for which the premises were let lies only if the landlord has served a notice by registered post requiring the tenant to stop the misuse and the tenant has failed to comply within:

   1. A. fifteen days of the date of service of the notice
   2. B. two months of the date of service of the notice
   3. C. three months of the date of service of the notice
   4. D. one month of the date of service of the notice
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   D. one month of the date of service of the notice

   The proviso to Section 27(2)(c) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 requires a registered notice and the tenant's failure to stop the misuse within one month of its service. Even then, eviction is ordered only if the Court is satisfied that the misuse is a public nuisance or damages the landlord's interest.

5. Question 5 · Karnataka Local Laws Practice Set 1

   Under Section 31(1)(c) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, a landlord may apply for recovery of immediate possession of premises let out by him and required for his use if he is of the age of:

   1. A. sixty-five years or more
   2. B. sixty years or more
   3. C. seventy years or more
   4. D. fifty-eight years or more
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   A. sixty-five years or more

   Section 31(1) of the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 gives the right of immediate possession to a widow, a handicapped person and, under clause (c), a person who is of the age of sixty-five years or more.