PALLAWI RESOURCES LTD. vs PROTOS ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT.LTD.

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of sub-section 4A of Section 17 of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997, determining that the fair rent for tenancies over 20 years is automatically determined upon notice under Section 20, without requiring Rent Controller intervention. The Court held that the landlord's notice for increased rent becomes effective after 30 days if there is no dispute regarding the amount. The appeal against the Calcutta High Court's dismissal of the summary judgment application was thus upheld, affirming the landlord's right to increase rent as per statutory provisions.