J.V.Gupta, J.

1. This is tenants petition against whom eviction orders had been passed by both the authorities below. The landlord Bhagwant Singh filed the ejectment application on 6th November, 1982 of his tenant Amrit Lal from the demised premises consisting of House No. 54-L, Model Town, Jalandhar City. It was on a monthly rent of Rs. 57/- per month. The ejectment of the tenant was sought, inter alia, on the ground that the tenant was in arrears of rent with effect from October 1, 1976, that the tenant has made additions and alterations in the demised premises and has thus materially impaired its value and utility. According to the landlord, the tenant has converted the verandah into a room and has provided door to House No. 77. He also constructed one bathroom by raising two walls. This bathroom is without any roof. The tenant has also converted the verandah and defunct latrine into one bigger room. He has also constructed another water closet towards house No. 77. The third ground was that the landlord needs the premises for his personal use and ocucpation and that of his family members. The accommodation already in his possession is insufficient. He does not possess a