S. DASARADHA RAMA REDDI, J.

( 1 ) ). THIS is a revision petition filed by the tenant arising under the A. P. Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act (for short the Act )- The eviction petition was filed in October, 1986 (i) on the ground that the tenant was a wilful defaulter in the matter of payment of rents from May, 1986 to October, 1986; and (ii) on the ground of bona fide personal requirement. The premises is a non-residential one and regarding the rent while the petitioner s contention is that it is Rs. 400/-, the respondent s contention is that it is Rs. 450/ -. But both the Courts below found that the rent is Rs. 450/- per month. The learned rent Controller allowed the eviction petition on the ground of wilful default and personal requirement. Regarding the acts of waste, however, he did not agree with the plea of the respondent-landlord. While considering the ground regarding wilful default, the learned Rent Controller referred to the admission of the tenant in the evidence that he paid Rs. 6,400/- on 15-7-1988 representing the rental arrears for 16 months at the rate of Rs. 400/- per month which, according to the petitioner is the rent, pursuant to an order under

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