1. This revision is directed against the order of the Rent Control Appellate Authority, Tiruchy, b R.CA. No. 26 of 1993 confirming the order of the Rent Controller, Tiruchy, in R.CO.P. No. 156 of 1987. The tenant is the revision petitioner.

2. Eviction was sought for on the grounds of wilful default and for demolition and reconstruction.

3. The landlord contended that he is the owner of the property and that in respect of the petition property, the tenant had agreed to pay Rs. 175/- as rent per month from the Tamil month of Thai’ (January), 1986. The previous rent was in vogue for many years and tenant knew very well that the other tenants in the other houses were paying enhanced rent. The premises in the occupation of the tenant was an independent house. When the landlords agent approached the tenant taking advantage of the absence of t he acceptance of the rent at Rs. 175/- per month in writing, he resiled and refused to pay the said amount and the agent complained and reported the matter to the landlord. Since the tenant did not pay the agreed rent, landlord issued a notice on 173.1986 by registered post. The tenant has given a reply dated 20.3.1986 containing false a