P.M.PUNNOOSE vs K.M.MUNEERUDDIN

The Supreme Court upheld the eviction of the tenant under Clause (I) of sub-Section (2) of Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960, confirming that the tenant had committed a willful default in rent payment. The Court emphasized that the Controller's finding of willful default was supported by evidence, and the tenant's appeal against eviction was rightly dismissed by the High Court. The judgment reinforced the legal principle that timely rent payment is essential for tenant protection under the Act.