Suresh being the landlord filed petition under Section 13 B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restrictio......

Suresh, being the landlord, filed petition under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949. WhetherNaresh being the tenant can contest the said petition in the absence of leave to contest. If he does not choose to contest or the leave is not granted, whether landlord Suresh is required to prove his case of bona fide necessity by leading evidence or the Rent Controller can straight-away pass the order of eviction? Decide with reference to case law.     (10 Marks)

By: santosh