( 1 ) BY this revision petition filed under Section 25-B of the Delhi Rent Control Act (hereinafter called the "act"), the petitioner-tenant has challenged the order dated-17th November, 1990 passed by Shri L. D. Malik, Additional Rent Controller, Delhi whereby he has dismissed the application of the petitioner-tenant for leave to contest the suit for eviction and consequently the order of eviction has been passed under Section 14 (l) (e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act.

( 2 ) THE facts relevant to be stated for determination of controversy are that on 26. 4. 1988 the landlord (respondent-herein) filed a petition for eviction against the petitioner-tenant on the ground that the premes in dispute, i. e. First Floor of House No. D- 21. Hauz Khas, New Delhi, consisting of two bed rooms, drawing-cum-dining, barsati, verandah, kitchen, two W. C. and bath attached, were given on rent to the patitionertenant about 12 or 13 years back on rent of Rs. 1. 000. 00 p. m. , exclusive of water and electricity charges, for residential purposes only. The landlord/respondent is in occupation of two bed rooms besides dining and drawing room on the ground floor of D-21, Hauz Khas, New Delh