law: Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 
  31. Giving receipt for any amount received
  
  compulsory. 
  (1) Every landlord shall give a written
  
  receipt for any amount at the time when such amount is received by him in
  
  respect of any premises in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed.
  (2) Every landlord shall, without charging any
  
  consideration, issue the rent receipt in respect of the premises let out to the
  
  deceased tenant in the name of the family member referred to in sub-clause (d)
  
  of clause (15) of section 7.
  (3) Any landlord or person who fails to give a
  
  written receipt for any amount received by him in respect of any premises
  
  shall, on conviction, be punishable with fine which may extend to one hundred
  
  rupees for each day of default.