V.K. Shali, J.

1. The present appeal has been filed by the appellant/defendant against the order dated 4th July, 2000 passed by the learned Single Judge in Suit No. 513-A/1996 by virtue of which a decree for possession in respect of the suit premises has been passed in favour of the respondents/plaintiffs on the basis of an application filed by them bearing IA No. 2217/1998 under Order 12 Rule 6 read with Section 151 of the CPC.

2. Briefly stated the case set up by the appellant/defendant in the appeal is that the appellant/defendant was granted a leave/licence in respect of property bearing No. D-29, S.M.A. Industrial Area, GT Karnal Road, Delhi vide agreement dated 12th June, 1987. The relevant terms and conditions of the agreement are as under:

1) That the licensee have undertaken to pay a sum of Rs. 16,500/- per month excluding consumption charges for industrial power, commercial light and water charges on or before the 7th day of each English calendar month. The payment for industrial power, commercial light and water charges shall be paid by the licensee.

10) That the licensee can terminate this licence/ agreement and vacate the licensed premises after serving one mo