1. The defendant - appellant took on lease the suit premises along with machinery, plant etc., belonging to the plaintiff - respondent originally for a period of two years under a registered agreement dated May 27, 1937 with an option to continue as tenant for a further period of two years. The annual rent stipulated was Rs. 1150/- and the lease was for manufacturing and industrial purposes. Another registered lease agreement under Ex. A - 2 dated June 20, 1941 was executed on a rent of Rs. 1,450/- per year for a period of two years commencing from 14-7-1941 with a similar option for the appellant to continue the tenancy. The appellant - lessee exercised the option to continue the tenancy and continued to be in possession of the property after the expiry of the stipulated period. The claim for enhancement of rent on the ground that the lessor provided extra accommodation and further amenities was resisted by the lessee who took the stand that no improvement was made or extra accommodation provided entitling the lessor to any enhancement of rent. Hence, disputes arose between the parties since 1963 resulting in the institution of S. C. Suit No. 340/63 on the file of the Subordinate