law: Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 
  38. Time limit for disposal of suits,
  
  proceedings or appeals. 
  Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act
  
  or in any other law for the time being in force-
  (a) a suit or proceeding under this Act shall be
  
  heard and disposed of as expeditiously as possible and endeavor shall be made
  
  to dispose of the case, as far as may be practicable, within a period of twelve
  
  months from the date of service of summons, or as the case may be, notice on
  
  the defendant;
  (b) an appeal against the decree or order made
  
  by the Court, shall be heard and disposed of as expeditiously as possible and
  
  endeavor shall be made to dispose of the appeal, as far as may be practicable,
  
  within a period of six months from the, date of service of notice of appeal on
  
  the respondent.