S. VENKITACHALAM IYER vs S. RAMA IYER

The Supreme Court held that under Section 9 of the Tamil Nadu Tenants’ Protection Act, 1921, a tenant has the right to apply for the purchase of land necessary for the beneficial enjoyment of a superstructure, even during the pendency of execution proceedings. The Court dismissed the appeal of the Managing Trustee, affirming that the tenant's right to seek such a direction was not extinguished by the deposit of compensation. The ruling clarified that the tenant's entitlement under the Act remains intact despite the landlord's claims regarding possession and the origin of the superstructure.