(1)

Where the Controller has fixed [or refixed] [Inserted by section 8(1) of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Amendment Act, 1973 (Tamil Nadu Act 23 of 1973).] the fair rent of a building-

(a) the landlord shall not claim, receive or stipulate for the payment of any premium or other like sum in addition to such fair rent, or save as provided in section 5 or section 6, anything in excess of such fair rent:

(b) save as provided in clause (a), any premium or other like sum or any rent paid in addition to, or in excess of, such fair rent, whether before or after the date of the commencement of this Act, in consideration of the grant, continuance or renewal of the tenancy of the building after the date of such commencement, shall be refunded by the landlord to the person by whom it was paid or at the option of such person, shall be otherwise adjusted by the landlord:

(2)

Where the fair rent of a building has not been so fixed-

(a) the landlord shall not claim, receive or stipulate for the payment of, any premium or other like sum in addition to the agreed rent: Provided that the landlord may receive, or stipulate for the payment of, an amount not exceeding one month's rent, by way of advance;

(b) save as provided in clause (a), any sum paid in excess of the agreed rent, whether before or after the date of the commencement of this Act, in consideration of the grant, continuance or renewal of the tenancy of the building after the date of such commencement, shall be refunded by the landlord to the person by whom it was paid or, at the option of such person, shall be otherwise adjusted by the landlord.

(3)

Any stipulation in contravention of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall be null and void.