Case Summary
B. Sukumaran, the petitioner, seeks to recover rent arrears from RAHA Ayurveda Hospital and its representatives. The case revolves around the non-payment of rent for an apartment leased for 11 months, which has resulted in significant arrears.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
The respondent is directed to pay monthly rent arrears of Rs. 1,54,000 within 30 days.
Case Type
Injunction
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The court found merit in the petitioner's contention regarding non-payment of rent.
The court found merit in the petitioner's contention regarding non-payment of rent.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the petition is allowed in part and a direction is passed under Section 12 (1) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease & Rent Control) Act against the respondent as follows; The respondent is hereby directed to pay monthly rent arrears of Rs. 1,54,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Four Thousand only) which is due as on 31.10.2025, within 30 days from today.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
B. Sukumaran (null years)
Neeravam Canal Road, Parur
T.L. Rajeevan Nair (52 years)
Krishna Kripa, N Parur, Pin-683520
Defendants
RAHA Ayurveda Hospital (Age not specified years)
Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Road, South Panampilly Nagar, Kadavanthra, Kochi-682020
A.M. Aslam (Age not specified years)
13A, Travancore Whiteland, Vennala P.O, Pin-682028
Dr. A.M. Anwar (Age not specified years)
Pooyappallil house, Ambedkar road, Edappally North, Pin-682024
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Partly Granted
Description:
Directing the respondent to pay the arrears of rent due.
Evidence:
The respondent is hereby directed to pay monthly rent arrears of Rs. 1,54,000 (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Four Thousand only) which is due as on 31.10.2025, within 30 days from today.
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Directing the respondent to continue paying the monthly rent.
Evidence:
The respondent shall continue to remit the rent at the rate of Rs.14,000/- (Rupees Fourteen Thousand Only) per month each for the petition schedule apartment No.107, which may be subsequently fall due, within 15 days from the date of due till the culmination of rent control proceedings.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Rent Agreement
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
To support the petitioner's claim regarding the landlord-tenant relationship and the agreed monthly rent.
Reference:
null
Document Type:
Lawyer's Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Indicates the petitioner's attempts to notify the respondents about the arrears.
Reference:
null
Document Type:
Oral Evidence
Submitted By:
Oral evidence
Relevance:
Testimonies presented regarding the payment of rent and the conditions of the lease.
Reference:
null