JUDGMENT:

This Second Appeal is filed against the Judgment and Decree dated 20.08.2004 in A.S.No.238 of 2004 passed by the learned X – Additional Chief Judge (FTC), City Civil Court, Hyderabad in which the Judgment and Decree dated 24.04.2003 in O.S.No.3506 of 2000 passed by the learned X – Junior Civil Judge, City Civil Court, Hyderabad was confirmed except regarding the quantum of mesne profits. The trial Court granted Rs.30,000/- per month towards mesne profits, but it was reduced by the first appellate Court to Rs.24,000/-.

2. Respondents/Plaintiffs filed a suit in O.S.No.3506 of 2000 against the appellants/defendants seeking ejectment and mesne profits. Plaintiffs in the suit stated that they are absolute owners and landlords of the building bearing MCH No.6-2-510, situated at Nawab Manzil, Lungar House, Hyderabad admeasuring about 7566 Sq.yrds surrounded by a compound wall. The defendants have obtained the suit house from the plaintiffs on 01.08.1958 and also executed lease deed in favour of the plaintiffs on 01.03.1959. The tenancy is month to month and commencing from the 1st of every month and expires by the end of every month. The monthly rent of the said premise was Rs.1,5