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1. Validity of the notice of ejectment and service of notice. 2. Interpretation of the Calcutta Thika Tenancy Act. 3. Determination of tenancy rights under the Transfer of Property Act. Detailed Analysis: 1. The judgment revolves around the validity of the notice of ejectment and the service of the notice. The landlord sought eviction of the tenant based on grounds of default in rent payment, reasonable requirement for development, and unlawful subletting. The tenant disputed these claims, arguing against the validity of the notice and service. The two lower tribunals ruled in favor of the landlord, leading to the tenant seeking relief through the present Rule. 2. The interpretation of the Calcutta Thika Tenancy Act played a crucial role in the judgment. The court discussed the requirement of notice under the Act and its relationship with the Transfer of Property Act. It was highlighted that the Thika Tenancy Act acts as supplementary legislation, imposing restrictions on the landlord's right to eject a tenant. The court emphasized that the tenancy must be determined under the Transfer of Property Act, with additional compliance with the Thika Tenancy Act's requirements. 3. The judgment delved into the determination of tenancy rights under the Transfer of Property Act. It was established that in cases where the Transfer of Property Act mandates a specific notice period, the longer period under the Thika Tenancy Act would prevail. In this case, the court found that a six months' notice was necessary to terminate the tenancy, which was not provided by the landlord. The court also scrutinized the service of the notice, rejecting the service by registered post and personal service due to procedural deficiencies. 4. Ultimately, the court held that the tenant's disputed tenancy was not validly determined due to the insufficiency and invalidity of the notice of ejectment and the lack of proper service. The court, while inclined to rule in favor of the tenant, imposed a condition for the tenant to deposit a specified sum with the Controller within a set timeframe. Failure to comply with this condition would result in the dismissal of the tenant's claim for eviction. The judgment concluded without any order for costs in the Rule. 5. Both judges, P.N. Mookerjee and A.K. Dutt, concurred on the decision, emphasizing the importance of valid notice and service in determining the rights of the landlord and tenant under the relevant tenancy laws.
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