The Rent Controller has been empowered to inflict penalty on the Landlord in case he is satisfied that the application for eviction was made by the Landlord on frivolous or vexatious grounds:

Option A: Upto Rs. 250

Option B: Upto Rs. 5000

Option C: Upto Rs. 500

Option D: Upto Rs. 1000

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Where the Controller is satisfied that any application made by a landlord for the eviction of a tenant is frivolous or vexatious, the Controller may direct that compensation not exceeding five hundred rupees be paid by the such landlord to the tenant.

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