(1.) Grant of permission to the tenants to contest the petition, filed by the landlord under Section 13-A (1-A) of the Haryana Urban (Control of Rent & Eviction) Act, 1973 (hereinafter referred to as the Act) vide order dated 22.11.2013 of the Rent Controller, Hisar, forms the foundation of this petition.
(2.) At the outset, for ready reference, Section 13-A(1-A) of the Act may be reproduced as below:
(3.) For appreciation of this provision in its correct context, it would be appropriate to append Section 13(3) (a)(i) of the Haryana Act as under: