TMT. KASTHURI RADHAKRISHNAN vs M.CHINNIYAN

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the eviction order against the tenant, M. Chinniyan, under the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960. The Court emphasized that the tenant's possession was protected as he had a valid lease agreement and had been in continuous occupation since 1989. The Court clarified that the appellants, being the heirs of the original allottee, could not unilaterally terminate the tenancy without following due process as prescribed under the Act.