( 1 ) THIS writ petition is directed against the order dated 8. 10. 1996 passed by the Prescribed authority allowing the release application filed by the landlord-respondents under Section 21 (1) (a) of U. P. Urban Buildings (Regulations of Letting. Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) and the order of the Appellate Authority dated 31. 5. 1997 dismissing the appeal against the said order.

( 2 ) JAGDISH Singh was the landlord of the premises in question. He filed an application for release of the shop in question on the ground that he wants to settle his grandson. Alok Kumar, in business of general merchandise and for that purpose he bona fide requires the shop in question. During the pendency of the proceedings, Jagdish Singh, the landlord died and his heirs were substituted. He died leaving behind him four sons, namely. Ramesh Chand. Subhash Chand. Nek chand and Manak Chand. An application for amendment to the application for release was filed and the applicants set up the need for Akshay Kumar son of Nek Chand and it was stated that alok Kumar, another son of Nek Chand is carrying on business which was being carried on by late Jagdis