Sh. MUZAFFAR ALI Versus Haji JEHANGIR KHAN And Another

This petition under Article 199 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 arises out of an application under section 13 of the Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959 instituted by respondent No. l against the petitioner seeking his eviction from house in dispute. The evidence of the petitioner-tenant was closed by the Rent Controller vide his order, dated 14-5-1994 which has been impugned in this petition.

2. Learned counsel for respondent No. l has no objection if this petition is allowed, the order of the Rent Controller closing evidence of the petitioner is set aside and the petitioner is allowed one more opportunity to produce his evidence at his own responsibility. The concession made by the respondent No. l is just and fair.

Accordingly, this petition is allowed; the order dated 14-5-1994 is set aside and the petitioner is allowed one more opportunity to produce his evidence. The parties shall appear before the Rent Controller on the date already fixed when he shall fix another date of two weeks for production of the evidence by the petitioner. If on that date, the evidence of the petitioner is not present, it shall be deemed to have been closed. The Rent Controller shall decide the matter within one month from the date to be fixed for the production of the evidence of the petitioner without fail. No order as to costs. revisions by the competent authorities. Therefore, it is advisable to consult the official sources or legal professionals for the most up-to-date and accurate information.