Case Summary
This case involves Jayasree Harikumar, the landlord, who filed a petition against her tenant, Prageeth.P.G, for the payment of arrears of rent. The petitioner claims that the tenant has not paid rent since May 2022 and has neglected the property.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Order for payment of Rs.17,60,000 with interest
Case Type
Rental Control
Final Judgment
No
The court allowed the petition in favor of the petitioner, ordering the respondent to pay arrears of rent amounting to Rs.17,60,000 along with interest. The respondent must continue to pay the agreed rent until the proceedings conclude.
Why Plaintiff Won:
The respondent was found liable for non-payment of rent as per the lease agreement.
The respondent was found liable for non-payment of rent as per the lease agreement.
Losing Side's Weaknesses:
The respondent was found liable for non-payment of rent as per the lease agreement.
The respondent was found liable for non-payment of rent as per the lease agreement.
Supporting Evidence
Considering the above discussions and perusing the Exhibits, it is revealed that the respondent is liable to pay the rent from May 2022 till the date of the order.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the petition is allowed with costs and directing the respondent to pay the arrears of rent of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) per month for each flat from May 2022 onwards until the date of this order which amounts to Rs.17,60,000/- (Rupees Seventeen lakhs and Sixty thousand only).
Parties Involved
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Jayasree Harikumar
- Party Age
- 63
- Relation
- D/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Prageeth.P.G
- Party Age
- 35
- Relation
- S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Original lease deed dated 26.08.2020, Copy of legal notice dated 03.05.2025, Postal receipt dated 03.05.2025, Returned legal notice, Copy of power of attorney dated 29.08.2017.
Defendants Documents
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Sri. M.S. Manish
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
The respondent is ordered to pay arrears of rent amounting to Rs.17,60,000/- along with interest.
Evidence:
Hence point No.1 is found in favour of the petitioner. In the result, the petition is allowed with costs and directing the respondent to pay the arrears of rent of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) per month for each flat from May 2022 on wards till the date of this order which amounts to Rs.17,60,000/- (Rupees Seventeen lakhs and Sixty thousand only) along with 6% interest per annum within one month from the date of this order.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Lease Deed
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The original lease deed dated 26.08.2020 was entered into with the respondent.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Legal Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
A legal notice was sent to the respondent demanding payment of rent.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Postal receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The postal receipt indicates that the legal notice was sent to the respondent's address.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Returned Legal Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The legal notice was returned as unclaimed by the respondent.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Power of Attorney
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The power of attorney granted authority to let out the petition schedule building.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Case Classification
Case Type
Rental Control
Category
Eviction and Rent Control
District
Thiruvananthapuram
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Thiruvananthapuram
Common Reasons
Non-payment of rent
Case Code
RCP.
Case Code Year
2025