Abdul Kader vs G.D. Govindaraj (D) By Lrs

The Supreme Court held that under Section 10(2)(i) of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960, a tenant's failure to pay both rent and agreed property tax constitutes wilful default. The Court clarified that the term 'rent' includes all payments agreed upon, including taxes, as established in Karani Properties Ltd. v. Miss Augustine. The Court upheld the landlord's eviction decree, confirming that the tenant's non-payment after notice constituted a breach of the lease agreement.