1997 CLC 922 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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FAZILAT UL HODA VS BASHIR MUHAMMAD Ss.14, 15 & 21---Ejectment application filed by landlord under S.14, Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979, was not found to be maintainable---Rent Controller, however, had ordered eviction of tenant under S.14 of the Ordinance which was not attracted---Landlord was in fact entitled to seek eviction in terms of S.15, Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979, for personal requirement in good faith---Application filed by landlord under S.14 was converted into S.15, Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979 and setting aside order of eviction passed by Rent Controller under S.14, case was remanded to Rent Controller to frame issue as to whether landlord would be entitled to seek eviction under S.15, Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979 and to decide application for ejectment afresh after affording opportunity to both parties for adducing further evidence if so desired by them.