Eviction Notice under Section 106 of the TPA

Introduction

Section 106 governs termination of monthly tenancies. The 2002 amendment brought the notice to 15 days ending with the month, and made minor irregularities non-fatal where substantial compliance is shown. Yet eviction suits routinely fail because the notice was wrongly computed.

When to Use This Prompt

• Month-to-month tenancy needs termination.
• Rent Control statutes inapplicable.
• Landlord intends to follow with eviction suit.
• Arrears and mesne profits also to be preserved.

Statutory & Case-Law Backdrop

Section 106 prescribes notice for leases without express provision. Monthly tenancies: 15 days expiring with the end of the month. The 2002 amendment saves irregularities where substantial purpose is achieved.

The Prompt

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Draft a notice under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 terminating the month-to-month tenancy of [TENANT] in respect of [PREMISES].

Inputs:
- Landlord: [NAME, ADDRESS]
- Tenant: [NAME, ADDRESS]
- Premises: [DESCRIPTION]
- Commencement: [DATE]
- Rent: Rs. [AMOUNT]
- Ground: [BONA FIDE NEED / NON-PAYMENT / EXPIRY]

Structure: addressee, recital of tenancy, ground, statutory termination on expiry of 15 days from receipt ending with month of tenancy, demand for vacant possession, reservation for arrears and mesne profits. Service by registered post AD and courier.

Anatomy of the Draft

Why the prompt is built the way it is — section by section.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ×Computing 15 days from date of notice rather than receipt and ending with month of tenancy.
• ×Forgetting to demand arrears separately.
• ×Not reserving mesne profits.
• ×Service to stale address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

A clean Section 106 notice is short, statute-aligned and arithmetically precise on the notice period.