( 1 ) AN otherwise simple case of an issue of a building licence to the owner of property by the local authority with which others and even a tenant in occupation of an existing building is not generally concerned, is the subject matter of this writ petition. But, alas, that simple matter is not so simple and has become unnecessarily complicated by reason of strained relationship between the landlord and tenant that is symptomatic of many a metropolitan city like bangalore, to which the local authority of the area and Government, have made their contribution, the result of which has been a series of proceedings between the tenant and the landlord before that very local authority, Government, subordinate Courts and this Court. Unfortunately, this writ petition will not also end their disputes and may possibly conclude the validity of the licence issued to the landlord. With this preface it is appropriate to notice the facts that are necessary for a proper disposal of the questions that arise for determination in the case.

( 2 ) A building with various tenements situated at Haines Road, Civil station, Bangalore, initially given municipal Corporation No. 27, some l