V.K.BALI, J.

1. This order will dispose of L.P.A. Nos. 1125 and 1126 of 1983, as common question of law and facts are involved in both the appeals.

2. The only question posed for decision is with regard to liability to pay the rent and damages of shop-cum-flat No. 13 in Sector 22D, Chandigarh between appellants Jatinder Kumar and Ramesh Kumar and defendant-respondent Govardhan Lal Kapur.

3. Facts, in brief reveal that plaintiff purchased shop-cum-flat No. 13 Sector 22 on 19-12-1963. Admittedly, the aforesaid premises were taken on rent initially by Jatinder Kumar and Ramesh Kumar with effect from 1/01/1964, vide lease deed dated 19/12/1963. The said defendants were already in possession of the property and were carrying on business under the name and style of Adam and Eve. The plaintiffs, served notice dated 7/12/1968, terminating their tenancy with effect from 1/01/1969. It was clarified in the notice that in case they do not vacate the premises by the date stipulated, they will be charged double the rate of the runt as damages for their use and occupation. It was also stated that in any case, the lease of the premises in question being only for five years, the same was ot