Case Summary
R.Meena Devi, the petitioner and landlord, filed a rent control petition against K.P.Saxon, the counter petitioner and tenant, for non-payment of rent. The petitioner claims arrears of rent from May 2023 and seeks relief through the court.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Arrears of rent for May 2023, July 2023, October 2023, November 2023, and from February 2024 till June 2025.
Case Type
Rent Control Petition
Final Judgment
No
The court allowed the petition, directing the counter petitioner to pay arrears of rent amounting to Rs.11,00,000 for the stated months. The counter petitioner was also instructed to pay subsequent monthly rent until the proceedings are terminated.
Why Plaintiff Won:
The petitioner demonstrated entitlement for the arrears due to the tenant's failure to provide sufficient evidence of rent payment.
The petitioner demonstrated entitlement for the arrears due to the tenant's failure to provide sufficient evidence of rent payment.
Losing Side's Weaknesses:
Not available
Not available
Supporting Evidence
The petitioner is entitled for the arrears of rent as ordered.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the petition is allowed with costs directing the counter petitioner to pay arrears of rent of Rs. 55,000/- (Rupees Fifty Five thousand only) per month for the month of May 2023, July 2023, October 2023, November 2023 and from February 2024 till June 2025 which totally amounts to Rs.11,00,000/- (Rupees Eleven lakhs only) within one month from the date of the order.
Parties Involved
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- R.Meena Devi
- Party Age
- 53
- Relation
- W/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- K.P.Saxon
- Party Age
- 60
- Relation
- S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Rental agreement dated 16.12.2023, Legal notice dated 25.10.2023
Defendants Documents
Rent payment receipts for various months
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Sri.A.Santhoshkumar
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Advocate Name
- Sri. Malayinkeezhu Ajith.N.G
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Recovery
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Petitioner is entitled for the arrears of rent for May 2023, July 2023, October 2023, November 2023 and from February 2024 till the date of order.
Evidence:
the petitioner is entitled for the arrears of rent for May 2023, July 2023, October 2023, November 2023 and from February 2024 till the date of order
Documents & Evidence
Case Classification
Case Type
Rent Control Petition
Category
Eviction and Rent Control
District
Thiruvananthapuram
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Thiruvananthapuram
Common Reasons
Non-payment of rent
Case Code
RCP.NO.
Case Code Year
2023