1. In the above civil revision petition, the petitioners challenges the order of the Rent Control Appellate Authority in R.C.A.No.1 of 1996 whereby the petitioners/ landlords were non-suited for the relief of eviction on the ground of requirement of the premises for owner's occupation under Section 10(3)(a)(i) and 10(3)(a)(iii) on the ground that the petitioners have not proved their bona fide in respect of their requirement.

2. The petitioners are brothers and they purchased the demised property on 31.1.1993. The respondents/tenants are in possession and occupation of the building having three door numbers viz., 161, 162 and 163, Gandhi Road, Sriperumbudur. Door No. 162 is a residential premises and Door Nos.161 and 163 are non-residential premises. On 31.5.1993, the petitioners/ landlords purchased the entire property. The first petitioner purchased the property bearing Door No.161 and a half share in property bearing Door No.162. The second petitioner has purchased the rest of the half share in the property bearing Door No.162 and the entire property bearing Door No. 163 on the very same day. The respondents/tenants were in occupation and possession of the demised prem