Heard learned Counsel for the petitioners and perused the record.

2. The case of the petitioners, in brief, is that a release application under Section 21 (1) (a) of the U. P Urban Build ings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 (U. P Act No. 13 of 1972) was filed by the respondent-landlord on 8-10-2002. In the release application, the landlords pleaded that they are the legal heirs of late Sri Kishan Singh, the original landlord of premises No. 31/273 situate in Mohalla Raoli, Rakabganj Ward, Agra. After the death of Sri Kishan Singh, they have become landlords of the property in dispute.

3. The personal needs set up by the landlords is as under:

Sri Bhagwan Singh is the eldest son of Late Sri Kishan Singh having family of self, wife and two major children. He is a practising Advocate since 1982. He alleges to be in occupa tion of only two rooms, one kitchen and bathroom on the first floor. This portion has been shown by green colour in the map attached to release application. It is also alleged that he, as a practising advocate requires more accommoda tion and needs drawing room, guest room, dining room and separate study room for children.

4. Sri