Kandaswamy vs Bd. Of Management H.S.I. Said Mosque

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 21(1)(i) of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961, determining that the approval or permission of a local authority for the erection of a new building is not a condition precedent for a landlord to file an eviction application. The Court held that it suffices if such approval is obtained before the decree for eviction is passed. Consequently, the High Court's order allowing eviction was upheld, reversing the trial court's dismissal of the eviction petition.