Section 14: Restriction on claim, demand or receipt of premium or other consideration

Q: What does Section 14 of The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 (TWBPTA) deal with?

Section 14 TWBPTA pertains to "Restriction on claim, demand or receipt of premium or other consideration". It is part of the The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 14 of The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 (TWBPTA) governs restriction on claim, demand or receipt of premium or other consideration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 14 TWBPTA still in force?

Yes, Section 14 of the The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 14 TWBPTA?

धारा 14 TWBPTA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997. Section 14 of The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 (TWBPTA) governs restriction on claim, demand or receipt of premium or other consideration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 14 TWBPTA?

Dhara 14 TWBPTA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 14 of the The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 14 of The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 (TWBPTA) governs restriction on claim, demand or receipt of premium or other consideration. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 14 of The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997?

Cite as: "Section 14, The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 (TWBPTA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997, § 14 (India).

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(1)

No person shall, in consideration of the grant, renewal or continuance of a tenancy of any premises, -

(a) claim, demand or receive any sum as premium, or claim, demand or receive any consideration whatsoever, in cash or in kind in addition to rent;

(b) except with the previous permission of the Controller, claim, demand, or receive the payment of, any sum exceeding one month's rent of such premises as rent in advance.

(2)

It shall not be lawful for the tenant or any other person acting on behalf of the tenant to claim or receive any payment in consideration of the relinquishment, transfer or assignment of his tenancy, as the case may be, of any premises.