The Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957

The Cantonments (Extension of Rent Control Laws) Act, 1957 is a law that was enacted to extend the provisions of Rent Control Laws to cantonments in India. The act provides for the regulation of rent of buildings and premises located within the cantonment area. It aims to protect the interests of the tenants by ensuring fair rent and preventing arbitrary eviction. The act applies to all cantonment areas in India and provides for the establishment of rent tribunals for the resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants.