1. This revision is filed by the landlord in R.C.O.P.No.41 of 1986, on the file of Rent Controller (District Munsif), Erode.

2. Petition for eviction was filed on the ground that the building in question requires immediate demolition and reconstruction, as stated in paragraph 5 of the petition. It is said that the condition of the building is very bad and the tenant entered into a lease arrangement orally with one Kuppammal in the year 1967 on a monthly rent of Rs.25 It originally belonged to one Karuppanna Chettiars family. In a suit to which the landlord was also a party the same was declared as belonging to him. The tenant was intimated about this by Kuppammal, and after court proceedings, the tenant recognised the right of the landlord and paid rent. The rent was increased from Rs.25 to Rs.55. It is said that the building is very old and weak, the materials like brick and wood are worked out and the entire portion is damaged. It is very difficult and costly for building on the Bazaar Street at Kodumudi on account of increase in prices. Further, the landlord wanted the tenant to deliver vacant possession of the portion in his occupation for demolition and reconstructi