- (1.) Sri Dharampal Singh, Senior Advocate, assisted by Sidharth Ranjan has advanced his arguments on behalf of petitioner. None has appeared on behalf of respondents no. 1 and 2. The case was taken in revised list and the name of Sri Ramji Srivastava and Sri D.R. Singh, Advocates are shown in the cause list as counsel for respondents. However, learned Standing Counsel is present for respondent no. 3.
(2.) This writ petition is directed against the order dated 27.12.1997 passed by Rent Control and Eviction Officer/Additional City Magistrate (II), Kanpur Nagar (hereinafter referred to as "RCEO") declaring vacancy in house no. 118/387, Kaushalpuri, Kanpur Nagar in respect of a Kitchen, adjoining court-yard, latrine and bathroom situated on ground floor, and directing to proceed further for allotment of the said premises.
(3.) The facts in brief, as given in writ petition, are as under:-;