Though the matter was posted for admission, since the contesting respondents 1 to 5-plaintiffs had entered caveat and as the question involved in this appeal is only as to whether the termination of tenancy is valid or not, matter was taken up for disposal.

2. This is the first defendant's appeal, questioning the judgment and decree dated 7th January, 2006 in O.S. No. 8183 of 1999 on the file of the XV Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bangalore.

3. Respondents 1 to 6 are the plaintiffs. As far as respondents 7 to 11 are concerned, they were the defendants 2 to 6 in the Trial Court and had not contested the suit.

4. The suit is one for ejectment of the defendants from the suit schedule property and also for mesne profits at the rate of Rs. 500/- per day till the plaintiffs are put in possession.

5. Property bearing No. 83, Bazar Street, Ulsoor, Bangalore, measuring n feet x 30 feet was owned by one Jayarama Reddy and after his death, the plaintiffs have succeeded to the estate as wife and children of said Jayarama Reddy. Defendant I-appellant herein was put in possession of the suit schedule property as a tenant by deceased Jayarama Reddy on 12-9-1977 under a lease