Property Owners and Agents in Pune are mandated to Furnish Tenant Information to Police

In response to recent security concerns, the Kondhwa police station in Pune has taken a strict stance on tenant registration, notifying property owners and real estate agents that it is now mandatory to furnish tenant information to the police. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in legal action.

This decision comes after an incident involving two suspects, Imran Khan and Mohammed Yunus Saki, who were arrested on July 18 for stealing a two-wheeler. The subsequent investigation revealed that the duo had been on the National Investigation Agency’s ‘most wanted’ list and had connections to Sufa, an ISIS-inspired outfit in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh.

The owner of the Kondhwa apartment where the suspects resided failed to complete the necessary formalities of providing tenant information on the police portal and to the local police station, prompting authorities to take action.

Officials from the Kondhwa police station held a meeting with real estate agents and property owners to emphasize the rule mandating the submission of tenant details on the tenant registration portal of the Pune police, along with physical copies to the police station. The required documents include photocopies of the tenants’ identity and address proofs, along with the rent agreement.

To ensure widespread awareness, banners have been displayed in residential societies, reminding members to comply with these formalities when renting their spaces to new tenants. The Pune police commissioner’s executive orders clearly state that providing details of tenants, including their permanent address, photos, and address proof, is essential. Non-compliance may lead to action under Indian Penal Code Section 188, which addresses disobedience to orders promulgated by a public servant.

Residential cooperative societies’ office bearers have also been notified to ensure these formalities are fulfilled for new tenants. Additionally, citizens are encouraged to approach the police station if they encounter real estate agents or landlords charging exorbitant safety deposits.

This new measure seeks to enhance security and ensure a safer living environment for residents by facilitating better tracking and monitoring of tenants in the region.

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