(1.) On September 14, 1914, the lease in, respect of the suit land (13 Bighas 8 Cot-tas and 13 Sq. Ft.) was executed by the predecessor-in-interest of the parties for a period of 15 years commencing from the 1st Ashar, 1321 B.S. with option for renewal for another 10 years.
(2.) On May 28, 1940, the appellant filed a suit for ejectment after expiry of the original term and the renewed term and for recovery of arrears of rent and mesne profits in the appropriate Court.
(3.) On the 30th May, 1940 the Bengal Non-Agricultural Tenancy (Temporary Provisions) Act IX of 1940 came into force.