JUDGMENT

The petitioner is aggrieved by Ext.P4 order issued under the Kerala Public Buildings (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1968 (for short ‘the Act’) and the consequential Ext.P6 notice.

2. Petitioner had entered into a lease arrangement with the 3^rd respondent. The said lease was renewed till 31.12.2013 as per Ext.P3 lease deed. Thereafter, petitioner has been continuing in occupation. Respondents allege that the continued occupation by the petitioner is unauthorised and accordingly, Ext.P4 order dated 08.05.2023 was issued under Section 5 of the Act. Subsequent, to Ext.P4 order, a notice was issued as Ext.P6 dated 05.12.2023 demanding an amount of Rs.36,31,000/- due from the petitioner. It is thereafter, that this writ petition was filed.

3. A counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of 3^rd and

4^th respondents.

4. When the matter came up for consideration, on

18.12.2023, this Court directed that the eviction proceedings against the petitioner be deferred, which interim order has been extended from time to time.

5. I have heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Standing C