ABDUL KADER vs G.D. GOVINDARAJ (D) BY LRS. — C.A. No. 644 - 645/2001

The Supreme Court dismissed tenant Abdul Kader's appeal against eviction under the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960. The court held that agreed property taxes form part of "rent" and found the tenant committed wilful default by failing to pay rent arrears (Rs. 300 for three months) and property tax contributions (Rs. 111 for three years) despite a two-month notice from the landlord. The court affirmed the eviction decree, finding no unavoidable circumstances excused the non-payment. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.