G.S.Singhvi, J.

1. This revision petition of the tenant has been placed before the Division Bench in view of the order dated 23.1.1995 passed by the learned Single Judge.

2. The respondent-landlord, who now stands retired from service, filed an application under Section 13-A of the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) on 7.1.992 for ejectment of the petitioner-tenant from the residential premises situated at Kali Bari Chowk, Sadar Bazar, Ambala Cantt. by stating that he was working as Senior Personal Assistant to the Chief General Manager, Telecommunication, Punjab Circle and is to retire on 31.3.1992. The landlord also averred that he was living as a tenant in H. No. 4152, Kotwali Mohalla, Ambala Cantt. and was paying monthly rent of Rs. 200/- and that the demised premises were required for the use and occupation for himself and his family which consisted of himself, his wife, two sons and three daughters including the one who was married but was divorced.

3. Notice of the application filed by the landlord was served upon the petitioner- tenant on 14.1.1992 who filed an application dated 30.1.1992 seeking leave to cont