The Government of Gujarat on 16th February, 2024 issued a Bill on the Gujarat Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control (Revival of Operation and Amendment) Bill, 2024, It signifies significant implications for rental property management and hospitality establishments across Gujarat.
The Act, titled the Gujarat Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control (Revival of Operation and Amendment) Act, 2024, retroactively comes into force from the 1st April, 2021. By reviving all provisions of the principal Act from the same date, the legislation sets the stage for renewed oversight and regulation of rents, repairs, and eviction procedures in designated premises, as well as the establishment of standardized rates for hotels and lodging houses in Gujarat.
In a notable amendment to, the bill extends the operation of the Act until the 31st March, 2026, replacing the previous cut-off date of March 31, 2021. This extension underscores the state government’s commitment to upholding regulatory mechanisms that promote fair practices, protect tenant rights, and ensure stability in the rental and hospitality sectors for the next five years.
The Statement of Objects and Reasons accompanying the bill elucidates the historical context and rationale behind the revival and extension of the Gujarat Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947. Emphasizing the Act’s role in regulating rents, property repairs, and eviction procedures, the statement underscores the need to reinstate the provisions that ceased to operate on March 31, 2021, from April 1, 2021, until March 31, 2026. This legislative initiative by the State Government aims to foster a conducive regulatory environment that balances the interests of landlords, tenants, and hospitality providers while promoting stability and compliance within the rental and lodging sectors.
