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Case ID 4667b30e-c5fb-4444-84f7-b85fea25d6b9
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Case Number Civil Petition for Leave to Appeal No.90-L of 1993
Decision Date Jan 30, 1993
Hearing Date
Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the petition for leave to appeal against the Lahore High Court's order which struck off the tenant's defense due to non-compliance with the Rent Controller's order to deposit arrears of rent and future rent as mandated by Section 13(6) of the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959. The petitioner failed to demonstrate compliance with the order, which led to the dismissal of the petition. The Court upheld the decision of the Lahore High Court, which confirmed the Rent Controller's order of ejectment against the petitioner.
Summary This case revolves around the non-compliance with the West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959, specifically Section 13(6), which mandates tenants to deposit arrears of rent. The Supreme Court of Pakistan reviewed the petitioner's appeal against the Lahore High Court's decision to strike off the defense due to failure to comply with the Rent Controller's order. The Court concluded that the petitioner could not show evidence of compliance, leading to the dismissal of the petition. This case highlights the importance of adhering to rental laws and the consequences of non-compliance in tenant-landlord disputes. With trending keywords such as 'rent control', 'tenant rights', and 'legal compliance', this case serves as a significant reference for similar legal matters.
Court Supreme Court of Pakistan
Entities Involved
Judges SAAD SAOOD, JAN, ABDUL SHAKURUL SALAM
Lawyers MUHAMMAD RAFIQUE, Sh. GHULAM RASOOL
Petitioners
Respondents
Citations 1993 SLD 637, 1993 SCMR 784
Other Citations Not available
Laws Involved West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959, Constitution of Pakistan, 1973
Sections 13(6), Art 185(3)