This revision though preferred under Section 115 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, is, in fact, a revision seeking to challenge the order of the learned Rent Controller cum Junior Civil Judge, Tuni in E.P.No.63 of 1999 in R.C.C.No.10 of 1998. Under the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act (for short 'the Act') a revision is provided under Section 22 of the Act. This revision is, therefore, being treated as one under Section 22 of the Act.

2. The petitioner herein is the landlord whereas the respondent herein is the tenant of the premises bearing No.4-11-39, Tuni, East Godavari District and carrying on business in running a sweet shop since 1989. The petitioner and the respondent are hereinafter referred to as landlord and tenant respectively.

3. The facts, which gave to rise to the present proceedings, are as follows:

(a) The landlord sought eviction of the tenant and called upon the tenant to vacate the premises under legal notice dated 21.05.1998. The tenant replied to the said notice on 10.06.1998 denying all allegations. The tenant apprehended highhanded eviction and therefore, filed O.S.No.85 of 1998 before the Junior Civil Judge, T