{"id":396196,"date":"2026-09-15T10:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T04:30:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=396196"},"modified":"2026-10-06T18:56:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T13:26:19","slug":"maharashtra-appoints-dcps-as-competent-authorities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2026\/09\/15\/maharashtra-appoints-dcps-as-competent-authorities\/","title":{"rendered":"Maharashtra appoints DCPs as Competent Authorities under Rent Control Act in Mumbai"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On 31 July 2026, the Maharashtra Government issued a notification appointing Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) as Competent Authorities for specified areas within Mumbai.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    The notification has been issued under Section 40(1) and Section 40(2)(a)<\/a> of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Maharashtra Government has appointed Deputy Commissioners of Police as Competent Authorities for exercising powers and performing duties under the Act.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    The Government has clarified that the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police<\/span> is not lower in rank than that of a Deputy Collector, satisfying the eligibility requirement under Section 40(2)(a) of the Act.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The following Deputy Commissioners of Police have been designated as Competent Authorities for their respective Mumbai police jurisdictions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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    Police Zone<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Competent Authority<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Major Jurisdictions Covered<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    South Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Colaba, Cuff Parade, Marine Drive, Azad Maidan, MRA, Dongri, Sir J.J. Marg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    South Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Pydhonie, L.T. Marg, V.P. Road, D.B. Marg, Gamdevi, Malabar Hill<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    South Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, South Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Yellow Gate, Sagari-1, Sagari-2, Wadala, Sewree<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Central Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Tardeo, Nagpada, Agripada, Byculla, Worli, N.M. Joshi Marg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Central Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Bhoiwada, Kalachowki, Matunga, R.A.K. Marg, Sion, Antop Hill, Wadala T.T.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    Central Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Dadar, Shivaji Park, Mahim, Shahu Nagar, Dharavi, Kurla<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    East Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Chembur, Govandi, Trombay, RCF, Mankhurd, Deonar, Shivaji Nagar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    East Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Nehru Nagar, Chunabhatti, V.B. Nagar, Ghatkopar, Asalpha, Pant Nagar, Tilak Nagar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    East Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Vikhroli, Maharashtra Nagar, Parksite, Bhandup, Kanjur Marg, Mulund, Navghar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    West Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    B.K.C., Kherwadi, Nirmal Nagar, Golibar, Vakola, Vile Parle, Airport, Sahar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    West Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Bandra, Khar, Santacruz, Juhu, Irla, D.N. Nagar<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    West Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Meghwadi, Jogeshwari, Powai, Sakinaka, Andheri, MIDC<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    North Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, North Zone-I<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Versova, Amboli, Oshiwara, Bangur Nagar, Goregaon, Malad<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    North Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, North Zone-II<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Malvani, Madh, Marve, Charkop, Kandivali, Borivali, M.H.B.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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    North Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Deputy Commissioner of Police, North Zone-III<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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    Gorai, Vanrai, Aarey, Dindoshi, Kurar, Samta Nagar, Dahisar, Kasturba Marg<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

  5. \n

    The notification supersedes all previous notifications, orders and instruments issued in respect of the notified jurisdictions and reassigns Competent Authority jurisdiction across various police zones in Mumbai.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Also Read:<\/span> Tenancy continues despite demolition, but eviction justified on landlord’s bona fide requirement & tenant’s prolonged non-user: Bombay HC<\/a><\/p>\n

    [Maharashtra Rent Control Act Notification<\/a>, dated 31-7-2026<\/span>]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    15 police zones across Mumbai get designated Competent Authorities as DCPs take on powers under Section 40 of the Rent Control Act, 1999.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67525,"featured_media":396201,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1193],"tags":[114732,114739,114734,114736,114738,114731,114740,114733,114737,114735],"class_list":["post-396196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legislationupdates","category-notifications","tag-competent-authority-maharashtra","tag-competent-authority-notification","tag-deputy-commissioner-of-police-rent-control","tag-housing-department-maharashtra","tag-landlord-tenant-law-maharashtra","tag-maharashtra-rent-control-act-1999","tag-maharashtra-rent-law","tag-mumbai-dcp-appointment","tag-mumbai-police-jurisdictions","tag-section-40-maharashtra-rent-control-act"],"yoast_head":"\nMaharashtra: 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