SUDHAKARAN versus CORP. OF TRIVANDRUM & ANR.

SUDHAKARAN versus CORP. OF TRIVANDRUM & ANR.

Consent of landlord under s.492(3) Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 is required only when licence is obtained for the first time and not for renewal. Even for first time, landlord's withholding consent cannot deprive tenant of lawful business; valid tenancy implies authority for legitimate use of premises by tenant.

Parties
Appellant: Sudhakaran; Respondents: Corporation of Trivandrum & Anr.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
05 July 2016
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Kerala Municipality Act S.492(3), Requirement of Landlord Consent for Licence, Lease and Rent Control
Local Government Law Tenancy Law Kerala Municipality Act S.492(3) Requirement of Landlord Consent for Licence Lease and Rent Control

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Parties

Sudhakaran

Appellant

Corporation of Trivandrum & Anr.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether consent of landlord is required only when licence is obtained for the first time or also at the time of its renewal under s.492(3) of Kerala Municipality Act, 1994

Ratio Decidendi

Consent of landlord under s.492(3) Kerala Municipality Act, 1994 is required only when licence is obtained for the first time and not for renewal. Even for first time, landlord's withholding consent cannot deprive tenant of lawful business; valid tenancy implies authority for legitimate use of premises by tenant.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Order of Division Bench set aside
  • Order of Tribunal as affirmed by Single Judge restored