IQBAL Versus SHAHID HUSSAIN

1. The learned Controller by order dated 27‑3‑1983 directed the appellants to deposit future monthly rent at the rate of Rs.35 per month on or before 10th of each calendar month. The respondent filed application under section 6(2) of the Ordinance praying that the appellant had not deposited rent for the months of January and February 1984, within time and their defence be struck off. Muhammad Qasim filed counter‑affidavit wherein he stated that in the first week of February, 1984 he was confined to bed and remained confined to bed upto 1st April, 1984. The appellants also produced Medical Certificate. The learned Controller by his order, dated 7‑10‑1986 allowed the application. The appellants also challenged this order in the instant appeal.

2. It is an admitted fact that the rent for the months of January and February 1984 was not deposited within time but deposited on 18‑3‑1984. It is an admitted position that Muhammad Qasim was under the treatment from 1st February to 10th March as per Medical Certificate. Firstly the counter‑affidavit of Muhammad Qasim is absolutely silent about the period from 11‑3‑1984 to 17‑3‑1984. There is no plausible explanation as to why the rent was not 'deposited between the period 11‑3‑1984 and 17‑3‑1984. Secondly the other appellants could also not deposal the rent within time, the fact was also not disclosed in the counter‑affidavit. Thirdly there must be some other male members who could deposit the rent. Fourthly he was under the treatment of Doctor from 1‑2‑1984 upto 10‑3‑1984 but the seriousness of illness was not disclosed in the certificate as well as counter‑affidavit do not show that he was not allowed to speak. I have perused the impugned order. I am of the view that there is no illegality in the order. The delay was not explained. I affirm the order of the learned Controller. In this view of the matter I do not find any force in this appeal. The appeal is therefore, dismissed on this ground.

3. H.B.T./I‑27/K Appeal dismissed.