ATMA RAM PROPERTIES PVT. LTD. vs THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE CO. LTD.

The Supreme Court ruled that property tax recoverable from a tenant under Section 67(3) of the New Delhi Municipal Council Act, 1994 can be considered part of the rent for eviction purposes under the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 if the total exceeds Rs.3500 per month. The Court held that the landlord's payment of house tax on behalf of the tenant transforms the tax into arrears of rent, thus allowing for eviction proceedings. The appeal was decided in favor of the landlord, affirming the eviction order.