KARNANI PROPERTIES LTD. vs AUGUSTIN

The Supreme Court ruled that the West Bengal Premises Rent Control (Temporary Provisions) Act of 1950 applies to tenancies with consolidated rents, including special amenities like electric current. It held that the term 'premises' under Section 2(8) is broad enough to encompass such tenancies, and the standard rent should be determined under Section 9, clause (g). The Court restored the Chief Judge's decision to fix the standard rent at a higher figure, rejecting the contrary view from Residence Ltd. v. Surendra Mohan.