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Section 62 Contract Act | Government Cannot Unilaterally Reduce Lease Rent Fixed by Agreement : Andhra Pradesh HC
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|Andhra Pradesh High Court

Section 62 Contract Act | Government Cannot Unilaterally Reduce Lease Rent Fixed by Agreement : Andhra Pradesh HC

The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that government entities cannot override lease agreements by unilaterally reducing rent based on internal guidelines, as such actions violate Section 62 of the Contract Act and principles of natural justice. The judgment reinforces that contractual obligations remain binding unless mutually altered, protecting private parties from arbitrary state interference in tenancy matters.