S.R. Radhakrishnan & Ors vs Neelamegam

The Supreme Court held that under Section 9 of the Tamil Nadu City Tenants Protection Act, 1921, a tenant who has erected a superstructure on leased property has the right to purchase the property upon eviction proceedings initiated by the landlord. The court emphasized that the tenant must be in possession, have constructed the superstructure, and must apply for purchase within one month of eviction notice. The appeal was allowed, affirming the tenant's right to seek purchase of the property as per statutory provisions.