JUDGMENT

S. C. AGRAWAL, J.:—This petition for special leave to appeal arises out of proceedings for eviction initiated by the respondent (landlord) against the petitioner (tenant) under S. 13A of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949 (hereinafter referred to as the Act), as amended by Act No. 2 of 1985.

2. The proceedings relate to a residential house in Chandigarh which was let out to the petitioner by the respondent. The respondent was. initially employed as Accounts Officer with the Finance Department, of the Government of Haryana. In 1969, he went on deputation with the Haryana Agricultural University (hereinafter referred to as the University). His services were transferred to the University by the Government of Haryana with effect from November 1, 1975, and while he was employed on the post of Comptroller in the University he retired from service with effect from February 28, 1991. Claiming to be a specified landlord within the meaning of S. 2(hh) of the Act, the respondent moved a petition seeking eviction of the petitioner under S. 13A of the Act before the Rent Controller, Chandigarh. The said petition was dismissed by the Rent Controller by order dated August 5,