The present appeal has been preferred against the judgment and decree dated 19.03.2016 passed by the learned Additional District Judge, Chandigarh, whereby the appeal filed by the appellants-defendants against the judgment and decree dated 28.01.2014 passed by the learned Civil Judge (Sr. Division), Chandigarh, has been dismissed.

2. Respondents-plaintiffs filed the suit for ejectment of defendants from the demised premises i.e. S.C.O No. 18-19, Sector-34, City Sub-centre, Chandigarh comprised of basement portion, ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor and fourth floor, which was let out to them by the plaintiffs vide lease deed dated 20.09.1996 and also for the recovery of Rs. 13,02,090/- as arrears of rent w.e.f. 01.11.2000 to 31.03.2001 at the rate of Rs. 2,60,418/- per month along with interest at the rate of 12% per annum amounting to Rs. 40,000/- and for future damages w.e.f. 01.04.2001 onwards at the rate of Rs.2,60,418/- along with interest at the aforesaid rate.

3. Plaintiffs are the owners/landlord of the demised premises. The same was let