1984 SCMR 710 SUPREME-COURT

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ABDUL QAYYUM VS KHURSHID JAHAN West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance 1959--13 , -- S. 13(2)(vi) - Word "reconstruction" to be given a pragmatic connotation and meaning in the conditions in S. 13(2) (vi) namely, reasonableness and good faith--"Reconstruction" for which a tenant could be ejected under S. 13(2) (vi)-Held, it was not necessary in every case for landlord to prove demolition of entire building and to rebuild new one in order to succeed in eviction of tenant-"Reconstruction" should relate to substantial part and question whether or not it was substantial would depend on circumstances of each case-Aspects to be taken into account as stated in Akhtar Sultana v. Abdur Rauf Nagi P L D 1978 Lah. 347 approved.---[Words and phrases].