Multi Purpose Co-operative Society of Kundasale Manikhinna vs M.B. Marasinghe – CA 1025/98-2013

In the case between Multi Purpose Co-operative Society of Kundasale Manikhinna (Defendant-Appellant) and M.B. Marasinghe (Plaintiff-Respondent), the court considered whether the premises in dispute were governed by the Rent Act No. 7 of 1972 and whether the contract of tenancy was properly terminated. Appeals were filed against the District Judge’s judgment, alleging improper application of the Rent Act and invalid termination of tenancy. It was held that the District Judge of Kandy had correctly assessed the applicability of the Rent Act and the validity of tenancy termination. The principle reaffirmed was that careful judicial consideration of evidence, especially relating to statutory application and notice requirements, is imperative. Reliance was placed on oral and documentary evidenc