Delhi Rent Law | Eviction

Eviction Petition under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 - Form A

Updated specimen of Form A for an eviction application before the Rent Controller under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 and Rule 3 of the Delhi Rent Control Rules, 1959.

Form A remains the prescribed base form: Rule 3 of the Delhi Rent Control Rules, 1959 provides that applications to the Controller under Sections 9, 13, 14 and Section 19(1) are to be made in Form A. For eviction, the exact statutory ground under Section 14 or another applicable provision must be clearly stated.
Main eviction provisionSection 14 protects tenants from eviction except on one or more statutory grounds.
Bona fide requirementSection 25B prescribes a special summary procedure for applications under Section 14(1)(e), and for specified categories under Sections 14A to 14D.
Applicability checkSection 3 excludes, among other categories, premises whose monthly rent exceeds ₹3,500 and certain other premises specified by the Act.

Form A - Eviction Petition Format

Retain the prescribed Form A particulars and add detailed supporting pleadings where necessary. Strike out portions that do not apply. Use the exact section and clause relied upon.

FORM "A"

(See Rule 3 of the Delhi Rent Control Rules, 1959)

BEFORE THE RENT CONTROLLER AT ________________, DELHI

____________________________ - Petitioner
Versus
____________________________ - Respondent

Application for eviction of tenant under Section ________ of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958

1.Municipal number of the premises and name, if any.
2.Street and municipal ward or division in which the premises are situated.
3.(a) Name and address of the landlord.

(b) Name and address of the tenant(s).
4.Whether the premises are residential or non-residential.
5.For residential premises, the number of persons occupying them; for non-residential premises, the purpose of use and number of employees, if any.
6.Whether any furniture is supplied by the landlord.
7.Details of fittings, if any, provided by the landlord.
8.Details of accommodation available, including particulars of ground area, garden and outhouse, if any. Attach a site plan where required.
9.Whether the premises are occupied by a single tenant or more than one tenant.
10.Amenities available regarding lighting, water, sanitation and similar facilities.
11.Monthly rent and details of house/property tax, electricity, water and other charges paid by the tenant.
12.(a) Date of completion of construction of the premises and cost thereof, if relevant.

(b) Whether completion report/certificate was obtained from the competent local authority and its date.
13.Ratable/assessed value as recorded by the competent local authority, where relevant.
14.Date on which the premises were let to the tenant and details of the tenancy agreement, if any. Attach the relevant copy.
15.Whether rent was earlier fixed under any applicable rent-control law/order; if so, state the amount and effective date.
16.Whether there are any sub-tenants; if so, state the date of sub-letting, portion sub-let, whether written consent existed, and rent charged from the sub-tenant.
17.Whether any additions or alterations were made after fixation of rent; if so, give date, cost and approval particulars, where applicable.
18.(a) Ground(s) on which eviction is sought.

State the exact statutory provision, all essential facts, dates and circumstances supporting the ground.

(b) Notice.
State whether any notice required by law has been served. Give date, mode of service and particulars, and attach the notice, proof of service and tenant's reply, if any.
19.Any other relevant information, including facts concerning ownership/landlordship, bona fide requirement, alternative accommodation, arrears, sub-letting, misuse, damage or other pleaded ground, as applicable.
20.Relief claimed.

Prayer

In view of the facts stated above, it is respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Rent Controller may be pleased to pass an order for recovery of possession/eviction in favour of the Petitioner and against the Respondent in respect of premises bearing No. ________________________, as more particularly shown in the site plan, under Section ________ of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, and grant such other relief as may be permissible in law.

Date: ____________
Place: Delhi

Petitioner / Recognised Agent
Through Counsel, if represented

Verification

I/We, ____________________________, the above-named Petitioner / recognised agent, verify that the contents of paragraphs/items 1 to 19 are true and correct to my/our knowledge and records, and item 20 contains the relief sought before this Hon'ble Controller. Nothing material has been concealed.

Verified at Delhi on this ____ day of ____________, 20__.

Petitioner / Recognised Agent