(1.) The respondents in this appeal filed eviction petition against the appellants herein under the provisions of clauses (b), (c) and (J) of the proviso to Sub-section (1) of Section 14 of the Delhi Rent Control Act (hereinafter referred to as the Act) for eviction of the tenants from the premises comprising one hall (15' X 16') and one kitchen-cum-shop on the ground floor of property No.F-14/1, Model Town,Delhi. As per the case of the landlords in the eviction petition the premises had been let out for purpose of restaurant business at a monthly rent of Rs.l26.88p excluding water and electricity charges.
(2.) The eviction was sought on the following grounds-
(3.) According to the averments made in the eviction petition by the landlords appellants 3 and 4 were in exclusive possession of their respective portions of the tenancy premises.