(1.) This is a reference made by a learned Single Judge of this Court to give a finding on a question whether a Landlord can maintain a single eviction petition against the tenants of two different portions of a building leased out under two separate lease deeds in the light of Order 1 Rules 3 and 9 and Order 2 Rules 6 and 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (for short 'C.P.C.').
(2.) Before delving into the question, we wish to refer to the relevant provisions of C.P.C.
(3.) Order 1 of the C.P.C. deals with parties to a suit. Order 1 Rule 3 reads as follows :