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This appeal filed under section 21 of the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979, raises a simple but important point which may possibly be of some practical interest. .

2.                 The respondents Nos. 1 to 4 are the owners/ landlords of a building known as 'Murtaza Chambers', situated on Plot No.S.13-1/1, Saddar, Karachi. The appellant who is a dentist is in occupation of Shop No. G-5, situated in the above building as a tenant of respondents Nos. 1 to 4 at a monthly rent of Rs.137.50, inclusive of betterment tax. On 31-10-1981 the respondents Nos.1 to 4 riled an application under section 15 of the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979, before the Rent Controller seeking the ejectment of the appellant and respondent No.5 on the following grounds:--