Which of the following has become the first Indian state to adopt the Model Tenancy Act?

The correct answer is Assam. In News: ​Assam has become the first state to adopt the Model Tenancy Act. With this Assam Urban Areas Rent Control Act, 1972 gets repealed. Key Points Impact: New Act will spur growth & development of a transparent & accountable rental market & balance the interests of tenants & landlords. It will provide an ecosystem for rapid dispute resolution. Highlights of the Model Law: Applicable prospectively and will not affect the existing tenancies. A written agreement is a must for all new tenancies. The agreement will have to be submitted to the concerned district ‘Rent Authority’. The law also speaks about the roles and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. No landlord or property manager can withhold any essential supply to the premises occupied by the tenant. If the tenancy has not been renewed, the tenancy shall be deemed to be renewed on a month-to-month basis on the same terms and conditions as were in the expired tenancy agreement, for a maximum period of six months. Compensation in case of non-vacancy: On the expiry of an extended period of six months of agreed tenancy period or the termination of tenancy by order or notice, the tenant shall be a tenant in default and liable to pay compensation of double of the monthly rent for two months and four times of the monthly rent thereafter. A landowner or property manager may enter a premise in accordance with written notice or notice through electronic medium served to the tenant at least twenty-four hours before the time of entry.