Judgment

SABYASACHI MUKHARJI, J.:- In the administration of justice process often makes a mockery of the purpose. This appeal is an example of the same.

2. This appeal by special leave arises out of the judgment and order of the High Court of Allahabad dated 26th September, 1984. The question involved in this appeal is whether the appellant is entitled to take advantage of the procedure under S. 24-C, U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, as amended from time to time (hereinafter called the said Act) in respect of the first-floor of House No. 217-218 Machhli Bazar, Sadar, Meerut Cantonment, of which the appellant is the owner and the landlord. The first-floor of the said building was in the tenancy of respondent 1 on a monthly rent of Rs. 60/-. The appellant was at the relevant time posted as Superintendent, Military Farm, Meerut Contonment. In that capacity he was allotted Government quarter No. 47 belonging to the Union of India. On 8th November, 1979 he was given a notice to vacate the Government quarter by the Deputy Assistant Director intimating that since the appellant had his own house at Meerut Cantonment, he should vacate the government q