AN EVICTION SUIT AGAINST THE OCCUPANT WHO IS NOT ENTITLED TO PROTECTION OF THE MAHARASHTRA RENT CONTROL ACT, 1999 UNDER SECTION 3(1)(B) OF THE SAID ACT SUCH AS COMPANIES HAVING A PAID UP CAPITAL OF MORE THAN RUPEE ONE CRORE, BANKS, PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS ETC.

SUIT BEFORE THE SMALL CAUSES COURT FOR RECOVERY OF POSSESSION ON THE GROUND THAT – (i) THE TENANT HAS UNLAWFULLY SUB-LET OR GIVEN ON LICENSE THE PREMISES UNDER SECTION 16(1)(e) OF THE MAHARASHTRA RENT CONTROL ACT, 1999; AND (ii) THE PREMISES ARE REQUIRED FOR THE IMMEDIATE PURPOSE OF DEMOLITION ORDERED BY ANY MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY OR OTHER COMPETENT AUTHORITY UNDER SECTION 16(1)(k) OF THE MAHARASHTRA RENT CONTROL ACT, 1999.

This is a precedent of an eviction suit to be filed before the Small Causes Court or before the court of civil judge for recovery of possession of the tenanted premises on the grounds that the Tenant has unlawfully sublet or given on license the premises as contemplated under section 16(1)(e) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 and further that the said premises are required by the landlord for immediate demolition as ordered by the concerned authority under section 16(1)(e) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 .