Case Summary
Shri. S.S.T. Lakshmanan is the petitioner seeking to increase the rent paid by The Kerala State Co-operative Bank Ltd. for a commercial property. The petitioner argues that the current rent is significantly below the market rate and that the bank has refused to revise it despite requests.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
The fair rent of the petition schedule room is fixed at Rs. 120 per square foot, with a 10% annual increase.
Case Type
Rent Control Petition
Final Judgment
No
Why Plaintiff Won:
The petitioner successfully demonstrated that the current rent was significantly below the market rate and had remained uncontroverted by the respondent.
The petitioner successfully demonstrated that the current rent was significantly below the market rate and had remained uncontroverted by the respondent.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the petition allowed as follows; (i) 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.120/- per square feet, with 10 % increase on every year.
Parties Involved
Plaintiffs
Shri. S.S.T. Lakshmanan (60 years years)
D-5, Rajaram Colony, Jayabharatham Street, Madras - 600 024
N. Nachammai (70 years)
4 B, Nachiyappa Royal Apartments, Ambalpuram 3rd Street, Karaikudi-630002
M. Meyyammai (67 years)
No.5, Rukmani Ammal Street, Purushotham Nagar, Chrompet, Chennai-600 044
S.S.T. Subramanian (64 years)
Anandhi Buildings, Pullappady Junction, Ernakulam, Kochi - 682 035
Saraswathi (58 years)
No. T-5, Subramaniam Street, Nachiappa Street, Subramaniyapuram South, 4th Street, Karaikudi - 630002
Defendants
The Kerala State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (Age not specified years)
Co-operative Bank Towers, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pin - 695033
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
The petitioner was granted an increase in rent fixed at Rs. 120 per square foot.
Evidence:
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.120/- per square feet, with 10 % increase on every year.
Relief Type:
Cost
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
The petitioner was entitled to recover costs from the first respondent.
Evidence:
The petitioner shall also be entitled for the costs of the petition from the 1st respondent.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Lawyer's Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Copy of the lawyer's notice sent to the first respondent concerning the rent adjustment.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Reply Notice
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
The reply notice from the first respondent addressing the petitioner's demand.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Commission Report
Submitted By:
Court
Relevance:
Commission report detailing the property and its surroundings, used to establish the fair rent.
Reference:
Ext.C1