ORDER Dated this the 30^th day of January, 2026 Syam Kumar, J.

This rent control revision petition is filed by the tenant challenging the concurrent findings arrived at against him in the proceedings initiated by the respondent/landlord. The rent control petition was filed before the Rent Control Court by the landlord invoking Section 11 (2) (arrears of rent) and (3) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 . The Rent Control Court, after a detailed examination and appreciation of the evidence produced by both sides, allowed the petition and directed the tenant to provide vacant possession of the premises. In the appeal preferred by the tenant before the Rent Control Appellate Authority, the findings of the Rent Control Court were affirmed and the appeal was dismissed. Aggrieved by the said findings, the tenant is before us by way of this revision petition.

2. Sri R. Ramadas, the learned counsel appearing for the revision petitioner, submits that the courts below failed to take note of the contentions put forth by the tenant, particularly with respect to Section 11 (3) of the Act which mandates that, to seek eviction on the ground of bona fide need, the premises