Who controls the space in a Parsi colony? The trustees? The residents? The government? These questions featured in the Press and other forums over the past two or three months. When an elderly Parsi man was murdered by his ex-domestic employee the question arose as to who is responsible for security? The residents blamed the trustees for alleged negligence and indifference. The trustees in turn pointed out that colonyites are unwilling to pay for security and the paltry rents do not cover routine expenses, leave aside security or the major costs of repairs and maintenance.
With the Rent Control Act......