1. Landlord in R.C.O.P. No.393 of 1982, on the file of the District Munsif-cum-Rent Controller, Madurai, is the revision petitioner.

.2. Eviction was sought against the tenant on the ground that he has defaulted in paying rent at the rate of Rs.350 per mensem from the month of June, 1981 and the default continued even on the date of petition. It was further said that the premises is very old, i.e., 70 years old, and the front portion of the building is fairly in good condition, but the rest of the building has developed cracks, and the rear portion of the building is in a dangerous position and is likely to fall down at any time. It was further said that the building has to be demolished and reconstructed, and for such purposes, the landlord has got means. The landlord is in a position to start the reconstruction work within a month from the date of eviction.

3. A counter-statement was filed by the tenant wherein he disputed both the claims. He said that he has not entered into a rental arrangement with the petitioner. The property belonged to one Seethalakshmi Ammal, and the same was taken on lease by one Ramadoss, on behalf of a partnership company. Seethalakshmi Amm