Section 23(3) in The Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960
(3)The appellate authority shall call for the records of the case from the Controller and after giving the parties an opportunity of being heard and, if necessary, after making such further inquiry as he thinks fit either personally or through the Controller, shall decide the appeal.Explanation. - The appellate authority may, while confirming the order of eviction passed by the Controller, grant an extension of time to the tenant for putting the landlord in possession of the building,