MUNNA LAL Vs. SARASWATI

JUDGEMENT

(1.) RAKESH Tiwari, J. Heard Counsel for the parties and perused the record.

(2.) THE petitioners are tenants of the disputed portion of house No. 1362 situate at Shahganj Darwaja, District Mathura which consists of two rooms and open land on monthly rent of Rs. 2. 08 paise.

(3.) THE inadequate rent of Rs. 2. 08 paise per month in respect of the aforesaid disputed accommodation in question to be the root cause of this prolonged litigation in respect of the accommodation in dispute. A pragmatic approach has to be taken considering the area location and rate of rent prevailing in the locality etc. With the passage of time value of house rent has increased and as such it has to be proportionately increased in addition to notional increase of 10% in rent every 5 years as provided under Act No. XIII of 1972.