| Case ID |
0f7680ac-4320-4657-aa5c-0636dbabacb4 |
| Body |
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| Case Number |
First Rent Appeal No. 189 of 1998 |
| Decision Date |
Oct 22, 1999 |
| Hearing Date |
Sep 29, 1999 |
| Decision |
The appeal was directed against the dismissal of the application for ejectment of the respondent on the grounds of default in payment of water charges. The court found that while the respondent was a tenant, the water charges were not explicitly included as part of the rent in the lease agreement. The definition of 'rent' under the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance indicated that such charges are only to be considered part of rent when they are expressly stated as payable by the tenant. Therefore, the initial ruling of the Rent Controller was upheld, and the appeal was dismissed. |
| Summary |
In the case of STATE LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF PAKISTAN vs. Mrs. SURRAYA SAJJAD, the Sindh High Court dealt with issues surrounding the definition of 'rent' under the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979, and the obligations of tenants regarding water charges. The court ruled that the water charges, although they might be related to the tenancy, were not automatically included in the rent unless specified in the lease agreement. This ruling highlights the importance of clear contractual terms in tenancy agreements and the obligations of landlords and tenants under the law. The case serves as a significant reference for similar disputes regarding tenancy rights and payment obligations, particularly in the context of water and utility charges. Keywords such as 'rent', 'water charges', 'Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance', and 'tenancy agreement' are critical for understanding the legal implications and obligations set forth in this ruling. |
| Court |
Sindh High Court
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| Entities Involved |
Not available
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| Judges |
SABIHUDDIN AHMED, J
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| Lawyers |
Mian Mushtaq Ahmad,
Umer Qureshi
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| Petitioners |
STATE LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF PAKISTAN
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| Respondents |
Mrs. SURRAYA SAJJAD
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| Citations |
2000 SLD 2074 = 2000 CLC 1813
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| Other Citations |
Zarina-Khawaja v. Agha Mahboob Shah PLD 1988 SC 190
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| Laws Involved |
Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979
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| Sections |
2(i),
15
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