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Maharashtra Grants 15 Mumbai DCPs Authority to Handle Rent Act Evictions
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🗓 17 Sep 2026, 01:01 PM
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The Maharashtra government has empowered 15 Deputy Commissioners of Police in Mumbai to oversee tenant eviction cases under the Rent Act, aiming to streamline the process and reduce backlog.
The Maharashtra government announced that 15 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) in Mumbai will now have the authority to handle tenant eviction cases under the Rent Act. The move is intended to speed up the adjudication of eviction disputes and reduce the backlog that has plagued the city's housing sector.
Under the Rent Act, landlords can seek eviction of tenants who violate lease terms, but the process has been slow due to limited judicial resources. By granting DCPs direct jurisdiction, the state aims to bring the matter to a more efficient administrative level.
The decision follows a review of the existing eviction procedures, which highlighted delays and procedural bottlenecks. Officials say the new powers will allow DCPs to issue eviction orders after a brief hearing, thereby cutting the time required for landlords to regain possession of their properties.
The move is part of a broader effort by the Maharashtra government to improve housing governance and ensure that tenants and landlords can resolve disputes without excessive court intervention.
Under the Rent Act, landlords can seek eviction of tenants who violate lease terms, but the process has been slow due to limited judicial resources. By granting DCPs direct jurisdiction, the state aims to bring the matter to a more efficient administrative level.
The decision follows a review of the existing eviction procedures, which highlighted delays and procedural bottlenecks. Officials say the new powers will allow DCPs to issue eviction orders after a brief hearing, thereby cutting the time required for landlords to regain possession of their properties.
The move is part of a broader effort by the Maharashtra government to improve housing governance and ensure that tenants and landlords can resolve disputes without excessive court intervention.