ORDER: This revision is directed against the judgment of the Rent Control Appellate Authority, Sub Court, Thanjavur, in R.C.A.No.40 of 1993, reversing the order of the learned Rent Controller, Thiruvaiyar, in R.C.O.P. No.6 of 1991.

2. The landowner sought for eviction of the tenant on the ground of personal requirement and for demolition and reconstruction. The tenant is the revision petitioner. In the eviction petition, the respondent herein, contended that he is the owner of the petition premises having purchased the same under a sale deed dated 12.12.1990. The tenant is aware of the purchase and has paid rent up to the end of May, 1991. The building was constructed more than 80 years ago and as the building was not properly maintained, it has become very dilapidated with several big cracks on the ceiling as well as the side walls. The condition of the building was very dangerous and likely to cause damage to the occupant and also resulting in loss to the landowner. Therefore, the tenant has to vacate the premises to enable him to demolish the building and for reconstruction. He also undertook to commence the work within a period of three months after the premises was vacated. In

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