Fixed AC Charges Form Part of Rent, Calcutta HC Rules in Favour of Landlord in Eviction Suit

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that fixed AC charges form part of rent, ruling in favour of the landlord in an eviction suit. This significant decision clarifies the components of rent, particularly in commercial or residential leases where separate charges for amenities like air conditioning are levied. The court's ruling means that these charges are not merely for a service but integral to the occupancy cost and thus part of the rent. This interpretation strengthens a landlord's position in eviction cases where non-payment of such charges might be considered a default in rent payment.