1. Matter is called out.

2. Learned counsel for the appellant is present but none is present for the respondents.

3. There are 11 respondents in this appeal. As per office report, respondent nos.1(i) to (vi), 3 and 5 are served but no one has entered appearance on their behalf. Respondent nos. 2 and 4 have refused to accept notice. Notice upon respondent no.6 was served as per Certificate of Service received from the High Court. Respondent nos.7 to 11 have refused to accept the notice and, therefore, notices have been affixed at their residence.

4. In view of the above, service of notice on the respondents is held sufficient.

5. We have heard learned counsel for the appellant and have perused the record.

6. The appellant is a tenant. A suit for recovery of arrears of rent and eviction was instituted against the appellant after determining the tenancy inter alia on th