GADADHAR ROY Vs. CHHEDI RAM PARSURMKA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) HEARD the parties.

(2.) THE revision application under Section 14(8) of the Bihar Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1982 has been filed by the petitionertenant challenging the order dated 10-5-2005 passed by the Subordinate Judge-I, Godda in Title Eviction Suit No. 2 of 2001, whereby he has directed the petitioner- tenant to vacate the premises within 30 days from the date of the order.

(3.) SECTION 14 of the Act laid down the provision of law for disposal of the case of eviction on the ground of bona fide requirement. Sub-section (1) of Section 14 provides that a suit for eviction on the ground of bona fide requirement shall be dealt with in accordance with procedures specified in the Section. Sub-sections (2) and (3) of Section 14 laid down the manner in which summons shall be served upon the defendant. Sub-section (4) of Section 14 provides that if the defendant-tenant after service of summons fails to make out a case by filing an affidavit, the Court shall not grant lave to contest the suit. For better appreciation, sub-sections (4), (5) and (6) of Section 14 are reproduced hereinbelow :-