2012 SCMR 854 SUPREME-COURT

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MUHAMMAD AJMAL KHAN VS RASHID SHAFIQUE West Pakistan Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance 1959--13 , S. 13(2)(vi)---Constitution of Pakistan, Art.185(3)---eviction of tenant on grounds of demolition and reconstruction of building---Scope---Contention of tenant that building was neither required by the landlords for demolition and reconstruction nor for their personal need as the building was in good condition---Validity---Irrespective of the condition of the building, it was the sole prerogative of the owners of a building/landlords to decide whether they wanted to' demolish and reconstruct the same as per their choice and suitability---Even where the structure of the building was habitable, it was still the choice of the landlord to demolish and reconstruct the same as per his suitability and need, therefore, a tenant could not validly resist his eviction on such ground.