(1.) R. C. O. P. No. 19 of 1985 on the file of District Munsif, cuddalore, was filed by the petitioner herein, for eviction of the respondent on the ground that the non-residential building, which is the subject matter of the proceeding, is bona fide required for his own occupation and also on the ground that the building requires demolition and reconstruction.
(2.) IT is alleged by the petitioner that as per Ex. A-23 partition deed in his family, he obtained ownership over the scheduled property. The respondent herein was the tenant under his father, and, after the petitioner became the landlord, the tenancy has been attorned to him. The rate of rent is Rs. 75 per month.
(3.) I will first take up the ground of demolition and reconstruction, for decision.