NIRBHAI KUMAR versus MAYA DEVI & ORS.

NIRBHAI KUMAR versus MAYA DEVI & ORS.

The correct interpretation of the proviso to Section 21(1)(a) is that a landlord who has purchased a tenanted building cannot initiate eviction proceedings under Section 21(1)(a) until three years have elapsed since purchase. Notice of eviction to the tenant may be given at any time, either before or after the three-year period. After the expiry of three years, the statutory protection ceases and only the requirement of notice remains.

Parties
Appellant: Nirbhai Kumar; Respondents: Maya Devi & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
24 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From the Judgment and Order Dated 23.09.2004 of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in Civil Misc. Recall Application No. 109257 of 2004 in Civil Misc. Writ Petition No. 14154 of 2001.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Eviction Proceedings, Requirement of Notice Period, Moratorium on Eviction After Building Purchase Under U.p. Urban Buildings (regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972
Rent Control Landlord and Tenant Eviction Proceedings Requirement of Notice Period Moratorium on Eviction After Building Purchase Under U.p. Urban Buildings (regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972

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Parties

Nirbhai Kumar

Appellant

Maya Devi & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From the Judgment and Order Dated 23.09.2004 of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad in Civil Misc. Recall Application No. 109257 of 2004 in Civil Misc. Writ Petition No. 14154 of 2001.

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the scope and ambit of the proviso to Section 21(1)(a) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 regarding eviction of tenants after purchase of a building by a landlord?
  2. 2 Whether a landlord who has purchased a building must wait three years before seeking eviction and if notice for eviction can be given before or after three years?

Ratio Decidendi

The correct interpretation of the proviso to Section 21(1)(a) is that a landlord who has purchased a tenanted building cannot initiate eviction proceedings under Section 21(1)(a) until three years have elapsed since purchase. Notice of eviction to the tenant may be given at any time, either before or after the three-year period. After the expiry of three years, the statutory protection ceases and only the requirement of notice remains.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • The appeal is allowed as directed.