JUDGMENT :

YOGESH KHANNA, J.

1. Per order dated 26.09.2019, none appeared on behalf the respondent despite service.

2. This appeal is preferred by the appellant/plaintiff against the judgment and decree dated 30.03.2013 passed by the learned Additional District Judge-02/South District, Saket Courts, New Delhi (hereinafter referred as the learned ‘Trial Court’) in CS No.53/2011 whereby the suit of the appellant for recovery of Rs.19,93,065/- along with interest was partly decreed and disposed of.

3. The brief facts are:-

(a) the appellant / plaintiff had given the Ground Floor premises of Property bearing No. H-6, Green Park Main, New Delhi - 110016 (hereinafter referred to as the 'suit property') on rent to the respondent vide lease deed dated 27.04.2004 on a monthly rental of Rs.1,10,000/- for a period of three years;

(b) the lease deed contained clause No.2 to the effect”-

"The Lease shall be renewable thereafter at the sole option of the Lessee for further three year periods. The aforesaid rent will be subject to an enhancement of 15% on the last rent payable at the expiry of each three year period. The Lessee shall show his Intention by Registered Post A fresh Lease will be executed a