Case Summary
Kuppayandi Pillai, the petitioner, is seeking eviction of Aravindakshan Nair, the respondent, from a building that collapsed in 2008. The petitioner claims bona fide need for the property to expand their business.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Eviction of the respondent from the collapsed building.
Case Type
Rent Control Petition
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The petitioner demonstrated bona fide need for the property as it has been proven that the building collapsed and no tenancy exists.
The petitioner demonstrated bona fide need for the property as it has been proven that the building collapsed and no tenancy exists.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the petition is allowed under S.11(3), S.11(4)(iii) and S.11(iv) of the Act, as follows: (i) The Respondent is hereby directed to surrender the formal vacant possession of the petition schedule building to the petitioners forthwith.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Kuppayandi Pillai (78 years)
Kannathu House, Paravuthara Muri, Paravur Village
Defendants
Aravindakshan Nair (Age not specified years)
Building No.VI/210, Al Safa Shopping Complex, Paravur Municipality, North Paravur-683 513
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Eviction
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
The respondent is hereby directed to surrender the formal vacant possession of the petition schedule building to the petitioners forthwith.
Evidence:
This court can find only that the building was not demolished but it was actually collapsed.
Relief Type:
Costs
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
The petitioner is entitled to realize the costs of the petition from the respondent.
Evidence:
The petition is allowed under S.11(3) and S.11(4)(iii) and S.11(iv) of the Act.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Certified Copy of Judgment
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It was discussed in detail about the demolition alleged to be caused by the petitioners and found in favour of the petitioners.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Copy of Lawyer Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It directed the respondent to surrender the lease hold right for the petition schedule building after reconstruction.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Certified copy of RCA
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It was related to the withdrawal of previous eviction proceedings against the respondent.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type:
Original letter
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It shows the renewal of stamp vendor license in favour of the respondent.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type:
Commission Report
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It noted the dilapidated condition of the building at the time of inspection in 2007.
Reference:
Ext.A6
Document Type:
Building Plan
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It was submitted for construction and shows the details pertaining to the proposed building.
Reference:
Ext.A8
Document Type:
Building Permit
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It was issued for the petitioners to reconstruct the building.
Reference:
Ext.A9
Document Type:
Building Plan
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
It pertains to the newly sanctioned building permit.
Reference:
Ext.A10
Document Type:
Commission Report
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
It indicated that the petition schedule room was not in existence at the time of inspection.
Reference:
Ext.C1
Document Type:
Oral Evidence
Submitted By:
Unknown
Relevance:
Witnesses were examined who supported the petitions' claims.
Reference: