JUDGMENT :

(Prayer: Revision petition is filed against the fair and decretal order dated 09.12.2016 passed by the IX Judge, Small Causes Court, Chennai in RCA No.296 of 2016, reversing the order dated 24.03.2016 in RCOP No.2256 of 2012 passed by the XV Judge, Small Causes Court, Chennai.)

1. This Civil Revision Petition has been filed by the petitioner, against the order dated 09.12.2016 passed by the IX Judge, Small Causes Court, Chennai in RCA No.296 of 2016, reversing the order dated 24.03.2016 in RCOP No.2256 of 2012 passed by the XV Judge, Small Causes Court, Chennai.

2. The brief facts which led to the filing of the present Revision Petition, can be stated as under:

3. The petitioners herein are the absolute owners of the premises situated at D.No.155/158, Poonamallee High Road, Chennai-600 010. The respondent herein is a tenant in respect of non-residential portion consisting of ground floor, first floor and second floor of the premises on a monthly rent of Rs.1,40,080/- per month. Both the petitioners and respondent have entered into a Lease Agreement and the same was confirmed by the respondent vide his letter dated 11.05.2011, the monthly rent payable from 21.03.2011 is Rs.1,