( 1 ) THIS Civil Revision Petition, by the landlord is directed against the judgment and decree of the Chief judge, City Small Causes Court, Hyderabad, reversing the order of the Rent controller, Secunderabad, who allowed his application under section 10 (2) (ii) (a) of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act (herein after referred to as the Act ) directing the respondents to vacate and deliver vacant possession to him of the portion of the premises bearing No. 8092/1/2 (New No. 5-1-1) situate at rashtrapathi Road, Secunderabad.

( 2 ) THE front corner portion of the premises which was constructed prior to August, 1957 and owned by the petitioner, was let out on January 12,1959 to M/s General Radio and Appliances private Limited, the first respondent herein, on a monthly rent of Rs. 200/- as per the rental agreement executed on that day. The Rental agreement does not provide for subletting or assignment of the premises but prohibits sub-letting. The petitioner is issued a notice dated December 26, 1968 terminating the tenancy of the first respondent. On April 7, 1969 R. C. No. 96 of 1969 was filed by the petitioner before the Rent Controller