P. B. MUKHARJI, J.

( 1 ) A very important question arises on this application for direction by the Official Liquidator in the company matter Re Indo Burma Wood Products (P) Ltd.

( 2 ) BEFORE setting out the point for determination, it will be appropriate to give the context of facts. By an order dated February 3, 1965, this company was directed to be wound up and the Official Liquidator of this Court was appointed the Liquidator. This company is a tenant in respect of premises Nos. 20-A and 20-B, Jora Bagan Street and No. 42, Haralal Das Lane, Calcutta. The registered office of the company was situated at 42 Haralal Das Lane. By a conveyance dated June 16, 1965 the owners of premises No. 42 Haralal Das Lane sold and conveyed the said premises to Sm. Chandra Devi Daga, Sm. Mohini Devi Daga and Sm. Radhadevi Kothari of No. 2a Netai Halder Street, Calcutta. Out of these three premises the Official Liquidator, after several attempts, obtained possession of one room only in premises No. 42, Haralal Das Lane, Calcutta as also the entire premises of 20b, Jorabagan Street, Calcutta. The Official Liquidator states that by reason of pendency of a stay application he could not take possessi

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