LAWS(HPH)-1976-4-1

LAKSHMI CHAND SOOD Vs. SHANKAR LAL PAL

Decided On April 27, 1976
LAKSHMI CHAND SOOD Appellant
V/S
SHANKAR LAL PAL Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) The petitioner applies in revision under Section 21 (5) of the Himachal Pradesh Urban Rent Control Act, 1971 against an order of the Controller refusing to stay the proceedings for his eviction until the determination of the fair rent.

(2.) There is a residential building called 'Mann House' situated at Shankli in Simla. The respondent is the owner, and the petitioner is the tenant of suite No. 9 therein.

(3.) On April 13, 1972 the petitioner filed an application under Section 5 of the Himachal Pradesh Urban Rent Control Act, 1971 for the determination of the fair rent of the accommodation occupied by him. That proceeding remained pending for almost six months and has not yet been disposed of.