ALLADI KUPPUSWAMI, J.

( 1 ) THESE two revisions petitions arise out of proceedings for eviction under the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 (referred to in this judgement as the ACT ).

( 2 ) THE petitioners in C. R. P. No. 552 of 1974 are the tenants of the respondent in respect of his building at Guntur which they were occupying on a monthly rent of Rs. 125/- and in which they were carrying on a business under the name and style " Tirumala Dresses". The respondent filed a petition for eviction before the Rent Controller ( District Munsiff) Guntur contending that the petitioners who were in arrears of rent to the extent of Rs. 1775/- had committed wilful default in payment of rent. He gave a notice demanding payment of rent and also asked the tenants to vacate the premises. The tenants sent a reply with a D/d for Rs. 1043. 45 saying that they had paid Rs. 500/- on 8-11-1967, Rs. 200/- on 14-1-1968 and that the petitioners (sic) son had taken on credit clothes worth Rs. 129. 55 (on credit) which was adjusted towards the rent. The respondent sent a reply stating that he never received Rs. 700/- and his son did not purchase clothes worth Rs. 129. 55

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