My tenant in Itanagar has sublet the property without my consent, can I evict him?

Detailed Legal Analysis

Subletting without the consent of the landlord is a ground for eviction under most rent control laws in India. In Itanagar, you can file an eviction petition before the Rent Controller or the competent court under Arunachal Pradesh Rent Control Act 2017.

The Gauhati High Court has held that unauthorised subletting is a serious breach of the tenancy and is a valid ground for eviction. You must serve a notice on the tenant terminating the tenancy and directing him to vacate.

If the tenant fails to comply, you can file the eviction petition with the court. You must produce evidence of the subletting such as witness statements, photographs, or documents showing the sub-tenant's occupation.

The court will issue notice to the tenant and afford an opportunity to contest. If the court is satisfied that the ground is made out, it will pass an order of eviction.