S. M. MAHENDRU AND COMPANY ETC. vs STATE OF TAMIL NADU AND ANR.

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Tamil Nadu Government's Notification No. 11(2) O 6060/76, which exempted buildings owned by co-operative societies from the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960, under Section 29. The Court ruled that the classification of co-operative societies as a distinct group was rational and did not violate Article 14 of the Constitution, as the objective of the exemption was aligned with promoting economic interests and welfare. Consequently, the petitions challenging the notification were dismissed.