Legal update
Published
15 Sept 2026
Source date
15 Sept 2026
Maharashtra Appoints DCPs as Competent Authorities under Rent Control Act in Mumbai
Why it matters
The Government of Maharashtra has appointed Deputy Commissioners of Police as Competent Authorities under Section 40 of the Rent Control Act, 1999 within Mumbai. The measure establishes designated Competent Authorities across 15 police zones in the city.
Key points
- Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) in Mumbai have been appointed as Competent Authorities under the Rent Control Act, 1999.
- The designated DCPs will exercise powers under Section 40 of the Rent Control Act, 1999.
- The designation applies across 15 police zones in Mumbai.
What changed
DCPs across 15 police zones in Mumbai have been designated as Competent Authorities invested with powers under Section 40 of the Rent Control Act, 1999.
Who it affects
Landlords and tenants involved in proceedings under the Rent Control Act in Mumbai, alongside Deputy Commissioners of Police in 15 Mumbai zones.
Jurisdiction
Maharashtra
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