(5)If, at the time of filing the application under sub-section (4), but not after the expiry of thirty days from receiving the notice of deposit, the landlord or the person or persons claiming to be entitled to the rent and other charges complains or complain to the Controller that the statements in the tenant's application of the reasons and circumstances which led him to deposit the rent and other charges are untrue, the Controller, after giving the tenant an opportunity of being heard, may levy on the tenant a fine which may extend to an amount equal to two months rent and other charges, if the Controller is satisfied that the said statements were materially untrue and may order that the fine realised or any part thereof be paid to the landlord as compensation.
