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Part I · Institution of Action

2. Action by the lessor to recover possession of a premises given on lease

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

Where any premises has been given on lease by a lessor, such lessor may, subject to the provisions of subsection (2), institute action for the recovery of possession of such premises in the Court having jurisdiction over the local limits within which-

(a)

the premises given on lease is situated;

(b)

the lessee resides;

(c)

the cause of action arises; or

(d)

the lease agreement sought to be enforced was made.

(2)

An action shall not be instituted by a lessor under the provisions of this Act for the recovery of possession of a premises given on lease or for any relief specified in subsection (2) of section 5 unless possession of such premises has been given to the lessee by a lease agreement.

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Part II

Service of Decree Nisi

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Part III

Defendant to Make an Application to Appear and Show Cause

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Part IV

Procedure After Granting Leave to Appear and Show Cause

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Part V

Procedure After Making the Decree Nisi Absolute

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Part VI

Appeals

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Part VII

Miscellaneous Provisions

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Part VIII

General Provisions

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Schedules