1. Animadverting upon the judgement and decree dated 26.3.2012 passed by the VIII Court of Small Causes, Chennai, in R.C.A.No.826 of 2007 confirming the order dated 28.9.2007 passed by the XVI Court of Small Causes, Chennai, in R.C.O.P.No.1994 of 2006, this civil revision petition is filed.

2. A thumbnail sketch of the germane facts absolutely necessary for the disposal of this civil revision petition would run thus:

(i) The respondent herein/landlord filed the RCOP No.1994 of 2006, invoking Section 10 (2)(i) of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, on the ground of 'wilful default' in paying the rents. The matter was resisted.

(ii) Whereupon the Rent Controller conducted enquiry. The Power of Attorney of the landlord-Jagadesh Prasad examined himself as PW.1 and marked Exs.P1 to P5. The tenant examined himself as D.W.1 along with D.W.2 and marked Exs.R1 to R3.

(iii) Ultimately, the Rent Controller dismissed the petition.

(iv) Whereupon appeal RCA No.826 of 2007 was filed. The Rent Control Appellate Authority, after hearing both sides, reversed the findings of the Rent Controller and held that there was 'wilful default' in paying the rents and accord