Rent in pagdi system

Dear Client,
The Pagdi system is a legalized form of tenancy under the provisions of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999. The Pagdi system provides tenants with the security of tenure, allowing them to occupy the property indefinitely. The residual legal heirs of the original Tenants are entitled to have the Tenancy transferred in their names. Tenancy rights are inherited by family members who were residing with the tenant at the time of their death. Section 7 (15) (d) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, clarifies the rights of legal heirs in the Pagdi system and states that: 1) A tenant’s family member who has been living with the deceased tenant at the time of his/her death shall be eligible first from the family as the successor to succeed the tenancy. 2) Upon the demise of a current page tenant, the tenancy rights can only be transferred to that legal heir(s). 3) The new tenant (legal heir) can request the landlord to issue a fresh rent receipt in the heir's name. Once the Pagdi amount is paid, the tenant becomes the owner of the property and has the right to live in it. The landlord cannot evict the tenant or repossess the property, as long as the tenant continues to pay the monthly rent. For any kind of dispute between the parties, you can apply to the Rent Controller appointed under the State-specific Rent Control Act, seeking appropriate relief in the matter. Hence, it is suggested to consult with an Advocate to navigate the issue in the right way.