Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958
31. Fixing of fair rate. -
(1) Where the Controller, on a written complaint
or otherwise, has reason to believe that the charges made for board or lodging
or any other service provided in any hotel or lodging houses are excessive, he
may fix a fair rate to be charged for board, lodging or other services provided
in the hotel or lodging house and in fixing such fair rate, specified
separately the rate for lodging, board or other services.
(2) In determining the fair rate under
sub-section (1), the Controller shall have regard to the circumstances of the
case and to the prevailing rate of charges for the same or similar
accommodation, board and service, during the twelve months immediately
preceding the 1st day of June, 1951, and to any general increase in the cost of
living after that date.