5000 Sq.ft. The contention of the landlords is that, since the the tenant had put up a building reasonably sufficient for their requirement in the same city, they are liable to be evicted under the provisions of Section 11(4)(iii). The Rent Control Petition was resisted on the ground that the building constructed by the tenant is intended to house their District Office and also to conduct wholesale business therefrom. The petition schedule building is situated at Chinnakada, whereas the new building put up by the tenant is situated at Karbala junction, near the Railway Station. It is evident that both the buildings are situated within the city of Kollam in places having commercial importance. The contention of the tenant that the area wherein the new building is put up is not suitable for retail business. It has come out in evidence that the tenant has already started business of selling articles from the new building. Eventhough it was denied by the tenant that no retail business is being conducted therefrom, it has come out in evidence through Exts.A4 and A5 bills that retail sale is also conducted therein. CPW1, the representative of the tenant, admitted that the bill related to retail sale from the new building. But according to him, there is no regular retail and if anybody comes for retail purchase, the same will not be refused.
