H. R. MALHOTRA, J.

( 1 ) THIS is an appeal filed by the appellant against the order passed on an application under Order 12 Rule 6 filed by the appellant.

( 2 ) BRIEFLY stating the facts of the case are that the respondent filed a suit for possession with the prayer for a decree of possession in favour of the plaintiff and against the defendants as well as a decree for recovery of arrears of rents and decree for recovery of damages/mesne profits. The appellant filed written statement. Thereafter in view of the written statement filed by the appellants, it seems that the respondent herein filed an application under Order 12 Rule 6 of the CPC praying for decree of recovery of possession on the basis of admissions made by defendants No. 1 and 2.

( 3 ) MR. LONIAL, learned counsel appearing for the appellant, has contended that the trial court erred in not appreciating that the rent of the premises was Rs. 3,217/- and was not more than Rs. 3,500/- and, therefore, it was Rent Controller who had the jurisdiction to adjudicate upon the matter and learned trial court did not have any jurisdiction. In support of his submissions, Mr. Lonial contended that taking into consideration the plea ta

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