examination of Raghbir Singh, which is reproduced in the present petition. It is stated in the cross-examination that the electric connection of the building in dispute was in the name of his brother Bikkar Singh, whose name is also entered as the owner of the building in question and he was collecting rent from the tenants of the demised shop and after the death of Bikkar Singh, his sons were receiving the same. The receipts of rent Ex.R1 to R7 were also put to Raghbir Singh and he admitted that they were signed by his brother Bikkar Singh and nephews, respectively. These admissions, made by Raghbir Singh, stand explained, after perusal of the finding, returned by the Rent Controller. It has also come in the evidence that Raghbir Singh, who is a Non Resident Indian, had executed a power of attorney Ex.A3 in favour of his brother Bikkar Singh. Learned counsel for the petitioner has shown photocopy of power of attorney Ex.A3. On perusal thereof, it is evident that Bikkar Singh was authorized to erect the building and to lease them out to the tenants on behalf of his brother-landlord Raghbir Singh. Bikkar Singh was also authorized to register the lease deed, to receive payment of rent and issue receipts thereof. In his crossexamination, Raghbir Singh had also admitted that he made no effort to file any application for change of ownership of electric connection or for introducing his name in the municipal records.
