Eviction decree against tenant set aside as reasonable requirement of building/re-building not proved

Austin Distributors Pvt Ltd. Vs Sri Iswar Ganesh Chandra Jiu & Ors. (Calcutta High Court) Calcutta High Court held that municipal tax does not constitute rent hence default thereon cannot be reason for eviction. Further, decree of eviction set aside since reasonable requirement for the purpose of building or rebuilding not proved. Facts- The respondents herein as plaintiffs instituted the Ejectment Case or decree of eviction and recovery of possession from the appellant herein. The Appellant being a company was inducted as a tenant in respect of suit premises situated at Kolkata, at a mon...