Renting out a house in Delhi will not be as easy as before. The government has issued guidelines for landlords. After a high-level meeting between Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Home Minister Amit Shah to curb the rising crimes in Delhi, Delhi Police has issued new guidelines for landlords.
This instruction is especially for those property owners who rent out houses to foreign nationals. Delhi Police has clearly said that legal action will be taken against landlords for not following these rules.
Landlords will have to provide this information within 24 hours
According to a Delhi Police spokesperson, landlords will have to inform the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) about the arrival of foreign nationals within 24 hours. This step has been taken to ensure national security and compliance with legal provisions. Apart from this, landlords will have to submit the complete details of their foreign national tenants to the local police station for background verification. Also, a ‘Form B’ register will have to be maintained, which can be presented for inspection by police officers if needed.
Action will be taken for not following the guidelines
Delhi Police has clarified that many landlords have so far failed to inform FRRO about the stay of foreign guests. Under the Foreigners Act, Foreigners (Amendment) Order, 2016 and Foreigners (Amendment) Rules, 2016, it is mandatory to give this information within 24 hours. In recent months, the involvement of foreign nationals has come to light in many criminal cases in Delhi, especially in cases of drug smuggling. In view of this increasing threat, Delhi Police has warned of strict legal action against landlords for not following the guidelines.
Information to be filled in Form C
Delhi Police has also clarified that landlords will have to submit all the information of their foreign tenants by filling it in Form C. This information can be submitted online or offline by visiting the FRRO office.
Strictness of Delhi Police
Delhi Police has said that it is mandatory for every landlord to follow these rules to maintain security and law and order. Landlords should provide complete information of their tenants to the concerned departments on time, so that any illegal activity can be stopped. Landlords may have to face legal consequences for not following the guidelines.
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