2017 YLRN 257 LAHORE-HIGH-COURT-LAHORE

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Mst. NASEEMA BIBI VS ADDITIONAL DISTRICT JUDGE S. 19---Application for eviction of tenant---Expiry of tenancy period---Effect---Lease agreement between landlord and tenant had expired and no further tenancy was reduced into writing---Tenancy was to be considered on month to month basis after expiry of agreement of tenancy---Filing of ejectment petition was manifestation of intention of landlord not to extend tenancy and tenant had lost his right to continue possession over demised premises---Tenant could not be allowed to perpetuate his possession over demised premises for an indefinite period on the basis of technicalities---Due to commercial nature of demised premises, tenant was given period of four months to hand over vacant possession to landlord subject to payment of monthly rent.