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R.C.P. No. 129/2018

Case between Sajitha Mahin vs Sheriff regarding eviction petition under Section 5 of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act 1965

Court
COURT OF THE THIRD ADDL. MUNSIFF & RENT CONTROLLER
Judge
Smt. REEJA R. NAIR.
Order Date
2025-11-24
Duration

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Case Summary

Sajitha Mahin filed a petition for eviction against Sheriff, who is running a flex advertisement business as a tenant. The case involves disputes over unpaid rent and the validity of rental agreements.

Judgment Outcome

Plaintiff Won
Interim Order
The petition for eviction was allowed in part, fixing the fair rent for the contested premises at Rs. 30 per square foot with an annual increase of 10%. The petitioner is also entitled to costs of the proceedings.
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Fair rent fixed at Rs. 30/- per square feet with 10% increase annually
Case Type
Rent Control Petition
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The court found that the petitioner established ownership and need for the premises, and determined fair rent based on local market conditions.

Judgment Evidence:

In the result, the petition allowed in part as follows; 1. The petition under section 5(1) of the Act is allowed thereby fixing the fair rent of the petition schedule room at the rate of Rs.30/- per square feet, with 10% increase on every year from the date of filing of this petition.

Parties Involved

Plaintiffs

Sajitha Mahin (Age not specified years) Kummanchery House, Changampuzha Nagar.P.O., Kochi-682 033

Defendants

Sheriff (42 years) Aadabayil House, Elloor East Village, Paraur Taluk

Reliefs

Relief Type: Recovery
Outcome: Partly Granted
Description:
Fixation of fair rent for the petition schedule building.
Evidence:
The Court finds it just and reasonable to fix the fair rent at the rate of Rs.30 per sq ft for the petition schedule building at the time of filing of the rent control petition.

Documents & Evidence

Document Type: Sale deed
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Document proving ownership of the property in question.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type: Lawyer's Notice
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Notice sent to the respondent seeking fixation of fair rent.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type: Postal receipt
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Proof of sending the notice to the respondent.
Reference:
Ext.A3
Document Type: Acknowledgment card
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Acknowledgment of receipt of the notice by the respondent.
Reference:
Ext.A4
Document Type: Reply Notice
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Response from the respondent's counsel regarding the notice.
Reference:
Ext.A5
Document Type: Gift Deed
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Documentation related to the transfer of property ownership.
Reference:
Ext.A6
Document Type: Tax Receipts
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Tax receipts relevant to the property, though subject to objection.
Reference:
Ext.A7
Document Type: Tax Receipts
Submitted By: Plaintiff
Relevance:
Tax receipts relevant to the property, though subject to objection.
Reference:
Ext.A8
Document Type: Commission Report
Submitted By: Court
Relevance:
Report providing evidence regarding the condition and rent of the property.
Reference:
Ext.C1
Document Type: Rough Sketch
Submitted By: Court
Relevance:
Visual aid accompanying the Commission Report.
Reference:
Ext.C1(a)

Quick Facts

Location
Ernakulam
Case Filed
Outcome Confidence
90%

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