V. Ratnam J.

1. This Civil Revision Petition, at the instance of the tenant, is directed against the order of eviction passed by the authorities below on an application filed by the respondent-landlord under Sections 10(2)(i) and 10(2)(ii)(b) of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 18 of 1960, as amended by Act 23 of 1973 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act'). The premises bearing door No. 136, Cutchery Street, Thirupattur Town, belonging to the respondent herein was let out to the petitioner under a registered tenancy agreement dated 25.7.1978 for a period of five years from 1.8.1978 to 31.7.1985 on a monthly rental of Rs. 100 payable on the 5th of every month. There was also a provision in the rental agreement that major repairs in respect of the premises have to be carried out by the landlord, while minor repairs have to be attended to by the tenant. A sum of Rs. 7,000 was also paid by the petitioner to the respondent as refundable advance without interest on the expiry of the period of tenancy. According to the case of the respondent, the premises in question was let out to the petitioner for the purpose of running a textile shop and that after carrying o