Arjunan vs M/S Universal Fertilizer Corp

The Supreme Court examined the dismissal of a miscellaneous petition for extension of time to deposit arrears of rent under Section 10(2)(1) of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Control) Act, 1960. The Court held that the Rent Controller acted within its jurisdiction by allowing the tenant's petition to set aside the ex-parte eviction order, provided the tenant deposited the arrears of Rs.34,400/- within 15 days. The appeal was dismissed as the tenant failed to comply with the order, affirming the lower court's decision.