Fair rent:

In accordance with the Sindh Premises Ordinance 1979, fair rent is

determined by the Controller, who considers several factors:

 Similar places nearby.

 Construction and repair cost changes.
 New taxes since tenancy started.
 Annual property tax value.
 If changes like improvements or taxes happen after setting fair rent, it can be revised.

Limit of fair rent:

 No Quick Increases: Once the fair rent is set, it can't increase for at least three years.
 Maximum Increase: If the rent goes up, it can't go up by more than ten percent
each year.

Payment of Rent (Section 10)

According to the Sindh Premises Ordinance 1979, rent must be paid by the tenth of the
following month, unless another date is mutually agreed upon. It should be paid to the
landlord, who must provide a written receipt. If the landlord refuses to accept the rent, the
tenant can send it via postal money order or deposit it with the Controller. Proof of payment,
such as a receipt or acknowledgment, is required. This process ensures clarity in rent
payment and provides alternatives if the landlord declines payment.
Exception:
 These rules don't apply to cases already in process with the Controllers when
the ordinance began.

Eviction Process (Sections 13-18):

1. Eviction (Section 13):

  Tenants can only be evicted according to the rules in this Ordinance.
2. Delivery of vacant possession (Section 14):
 At least 2 month before notification should be given to tenant for eviction
based on valid ground such as landlord is retired officer 60 years of age, or
for personal use or on grounds such landlords (e.g., widows , minors) can
request the tenant to vacate place with a written notice.
 The landlord must not be in occupation of another building they own in the
same locality.
 If the tenant doesn't vacate as requested, the landlord can seek eviction
through the Controller, who may order eviction.
3. Application to controller (Section 15):
 Landlords can apply for eviction for various other reasons, such as non-
payment of rent, misuse of premises, or nuisance to neighbours.
 Application to evict must base on sec 14 Controller decides based on evidence
provided.
4. Penalties for Wrongful Eviction (Section 15-A):
 If given application by landlord to controller to vacant the place from tenant
later controller finds out reason for personal use was fraud or fake as
punishment rent of 1 year and may face as fines, and the previous tenant can
apply for restoration of possession.
5. Arrears of Rent (Section 16):
 If eviction is sought due to rent arrears, the Controller may order the tenant to
deposit the arrears and pay monthly rent regularly.
 Failure to comply can lead to striking off the tenant's defense and immediate
eviction.
6. Compensation for Frivolous Eviction (Section 17):
 If the Controller finds the eviction application frivolous, the landlord may be
directed to compensate the tenant.
7. Ownership Transfer Notification (Section 18):
 If ownership of the premises changes, the new owner must notify the tenant in
writing.
 Failure to do so can't be considered a default in rent payment within thirty
days from the expected notification date.

This process outlines the grounds and procedures for eviction under the ordinance,
aiming to balance the rights of both landlords and tenants.
Registration act 1908
PART III
Of Register able documents
17. Documents of which registration is compulsory:

Registerable documents under the Registration Act, 1908 include certain

types of legal papers related to immovable property. These documents
must be registered if the property is located in a specific district and
executed on or after the relevant enactment date. Registerable documents
include instruments of gift for immovable property, non-testamentary
instruments affecting property rights of the value of one hundred rupees or
more, acknowledgments of consideration for such property transactions,
leases of immovable property exceeding one year, and transfers or
assignments of court decrees or awards related to immovable property. The
Act exempts certain documents from compulsory registration, such as
composition deeds, instruments related to shares in a Joint Stock Company,
debentures not creating property rights, and various other specified
documents. Additionally, documents like court orders, grants by the
Government, partitions by Revenue Officers, and certain loan-related
instruments are exempted. The Act also clarifies that documents pertaining
to the sale of immovable property are not automatically subject to
registration solely due to recitals of earnest-money or purchase-money
payments.

Under Part IV of the Registration Act, 1908, the time for

presenting documents for registration is outlined. Document
presentation must occur within four months from the date of
execution, except for wills. Copies of decrees or orders can be
presented within four months from their issuance if appealable.
Additionally, Section 23-A allows for the re-registration of
documents if initially accepted by an unauthorized person. If
the registration of such a document is found invalid, the
concerned party has four months from awareness of the
invalidity to re-present it for registration. The Registrar can then
re-register the document as if it were being registered for the
first time, with all provisions of the Act applying. This ensures
that documents are registered within the specified time frame
.and validates their legal status

10. In the absence of a Registrar or vacancy in the office, a temporary appointee designated
by the Inspector-General or the Judge of the District Court assumes the role until the
vacancy is filled by the Provincial Government.

11. When a Registrar is away on duty within their district, all Registrar duties, except those
specified in Sections 68 and 72, are performed.

12. In the absence or vacancy of a Sub-Registrar, the Registrar appoints a temporary

replacement until the vacancy is filled.

13. Appointments made under Sections 10, 11, and 12 are reported to the Provincial
Government by the Inspector-General, as directed by the government.

14. The Provincial Government may allocate appropriate staff for the various offices under
this Act.