Punjab-Haryana High Court
Harjinder Singh vs Sumita Sharma on 10 April, 2024
Author: Alka Sarin
Bench: Alka Sarin
2024:PHHC:049482
IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH
121 CR No.2094 of 2024 (O&M)
Date of Decision : 10.04.2024
Harjinder Singh ....Petitioner
VERSUS
Sumita Sharma ....Respondent
CORAM : HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ALKA SARIN
Present : Mr. Divanshu Jain, Advocate for the petitioner.
Mr. Mrinal Dewan, Advocate for
Mr. Gaurav Pathania, Advocate for the respondent.
ALKA SARIN, J. (Oral)
1. The present revision petition has been filed by the petitioner- tenant challenging the order dated 01.03.2024 whereby the defence of the petitioner-tenant has been struck off.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner-tenant would contend that given one opportunity the petitioner-tenant would file his reply and is also willing to compensate the respondent-landlord by way of costs.
3. Mr. Mrinal Dewan, Advocate assisting counsel of Mr. Gaurav Pathania, Advocate has put in appearance on behalf of the respondent- landlord and has filed the power of attorney, which is taken on record. Learned counsel for the respondent-landlord states that he has no objection if an opportunity is granted to the petitioner-tenant to file his reply however, he states that the petitioner-tenant should not delay the proceedings any further.
JITENDER KUMAR 2024.04.11 10:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CHANDIGARH CR No.2094 of 2024 -2- 2024:PHHC:049482
4. In view of the limited prayer made by learned counsel for the petitioner-tenant and the stand taken by learned counsel for the respondent- landlord, the petitioner-tenant is granted one opportunity to file his written statement on or before the next date of hearing i.e. 14.05.2024 subject to payment of Rs.10,000/- as costs to be paid to the respondent-landlord, which shall be a condition precedent. The Rent Controller shall not grant any unnecessary adjournments in the present case.
5. Disposed off in the above terms. Pending applications, if any, also stand disposed off.
( ALKA SARIN ) 10.04.2024 JUDGE jk NOTE: Whether speaking/non-speaking: Speaking Whether reportable: YES/NO JITENDER KUMAR 2024.04.11 10:06 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this order/judgment CHANDIGARH