Hello sir, nI am staying in a private hostel in kota from 10 days and have food quality related and

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Hello, I understand that you are facing some issues with the food quality and hygiene in the hostel you're staying in Kota, Rajasthan. You have also mentioned that the owner of the hostel is refusing to refund your security deposit despite your request to leave. In this case, you can approach the relevant authority under the Hostel Act of Rajasthan, which is the Rajasthan Hostel and Residential Accommodation Act, 2019. As per this act, the hostel owners are required to maintain certain standards of hygiene and are responsible for providing healthy and nutritious food to the residents. You can approach the District Magistrate or the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of the area where the hostel is located and file a complaint regarding the poor quality of food and hygiene. The authorities can investigate and take appropriate action against the hostel owner if found guilty. In terms of the security deposit, you can check the terms and conditions of the agreement you signed with the hostel owner while taking the room. If there is any clause related to refunds, you can approach the owner and negotiate for a refund citing the unhygienic conditions and food quality issues as valid reasons. If the owner still refuses to refund, you can approach the Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum as per the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, to file a complaint against the hostel owner. I hope this helps you with your issue.

Advocate Narendra Singh Jadon LawRato