Case Summary
Jaya Surendran, the petitioner, claims that RAHA Ayurveda Hospital and its representatives owe rent for an apartment due to non-payment. The respondents argue that they have been paying rent but faced difficulties.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Respondents directed to pay monthly rent arrears of Rs.1,54,000/- and continue to remit future rent of Rs.14,000/-
Case Type
Rent Control Petition
Final Judgment
No
The court partially allowed the petition, directing the respondents to pay the arrears of rent totaling Rs.1,54,000 within 30 days and to continue paying future rents as they become due.
Why Plaintiff Won:
The court found merit in the petitioner's claim of rent arrears based on the evidence presented.
The court found merit in the petitioner's claim of rent arrears based on the evidence presented.
Losing Side's Weaknesses:
The court found merit in the petitioner's claim of rent arrears based on the evidence presented.
The court found merit in the petitioner's claim of rent arrears based on the evidence presented.
Supporting Evidence
Hence from December 2024 till October 2025, i.e due till the passing of this Order at the rate of Rs.14,000/-pm for petition schedule apartment No.307 comes to an amount of Rs.1,54,000/- (Rs.14,000 * 11 months).
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; 1. The respondent is hereby directed to pay monthly rent arrears of Rs. 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
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Jaya Surendran
- Party Age
- 68
- Relation
- W/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- RAHA Ayurveda Hospital
- Relation
- represented by
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- A.M. Aslam
- Relation
- S/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Dr. A.M. Anwar
- Relation
- S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Rent agreement dated 06.11.2023, lawyers' notices addressed to the respondents dated 22.02.2024.
Defendants Documents
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- C.S. Manu
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Dilu Joseph
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- C.A. Anupaman
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- T.B. Sivaprasad
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Neethu
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Vijay
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Manju E.R
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Anandhu
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Line Joseph
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Paul Jose
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Dainy Davis
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Rilna Radhakrishnan
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Advocate Name
- Sajeeb K. Yusuf
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Partly Granted
Description:
The petitioner is entitled to recover rent arrears amounting to Rs.1,54,000/-.
Evidence:
the petitioner is entitled to the relief as found out.
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
The respondent is directed to continue to pay monthly rent of Rs.14,000/- for the petition schedule apartment.
Evidence:
The respondent shall continue to remit the rent at the rate of Rs.14,000/- (Rupees fourteen thousand Only) per month
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Rent Agreement
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The petitioner produced the rent agreement dated 06.11.2023 to support their claim of arrears.
Reference:
null
Document Type:
Lawyers' notices
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The petitioner referred to lawyer's notices addressed to the respondents dated 22.02.2024 to demonstrate attempts to collect rent.
Reference:
null
Document Type:
Oral Evidence
Submitted By:
Unknown
Relevance:
Oral evidence was considered during the hearing.
Reference:
null
Case Classification
Case Type
Rent Control Petition
Category
Eviction and Rent Control
District
Ernakulam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court, Ernakulam
Common Reasons
Non-payment of rent
Case Code
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Case Code Year
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