VERIFY TENANTS ELSE FACE PUNISHMENT ,SOUTH-WEST DISTRICT POLICE CARRIES OUT SPECIAL DRIVE

Keeping in view of the security measures in Delhi before “Republic Day” a special drive was initiated by South-West District police against the landlords who have failed to comply with tenant verification rules in the national Capital. In this process, 46 FIRs have been registered against erring house owners under section 188 IPC.

       It is mandatory for landlords to secure police verification for their tenants before renting out a property. Any violation of 188 IPC – disobedience to order promulgated by a public servant – is punishable with one month of imprisonment or a fine of Rs.200, or both.

    “Several awareness campaigns have been undertaken, but landlords have not yet understood the significance of tenant verification. It is a must especially in the Capital which is high on the target of terror outfits.

 (MILIND MAHADEO DUMBERE) IPS

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF POLICE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  SOUTH WEST DISTRICT, DELHI