G. Natarajan vs P. Thandavarayan on 31 December, 1968
In G. Natarajan v. P. Thandavarayan (1969) 2 M.L.J. 19 : 82 L.W. 208. Ramaprasada Rao, J., as he then was, has held that what is contemplated in the section Section 10(2)(iii) is the lowering of the economic value of the building and not a possible mental inconvenience suffered subjectively by the landlord on a prima facie examination of the building. It is further stated that unless there is clinching evidence to satisfy the conscience of the Court that the acts complained of have caused damages to the building or its utility, it' would be in the region of wild speculation to conclude that the necessary ingredients or the sine qua non of the section have been satisfied. It is worthwhile pointing out that the acts complained pf in that case were (1) drilling of a hole 3" in diameter in the terrace portion of the main building (leased for running a hotel) to let out smoke; and (2) removal of a portion of the parapet wall on the terrace of the building, to a length 2' x 3' or 31/2' to enable the employees housed in the adjacent building to have ingress and egress to the hotel premises.