Hemachandra v. Hinniappuhamy – sllr 1982 volume 2 page 433

In Hemachandra v. Hinni Appuhamy, the court addressed whether certain premises, let to the defendant, were governed by the Rent Act in light of their assessment history. It was determined that, despite the original 1968 assessment of the premises as part of a larger property, a separate 1970 assessment with a lower annual value brought the premises within the scope of the Rent Act. Emphasis was placed on the necessity for procedural compliance, specifically the requirement of seeking a revision of the assessment before instituting ejectment proceedings. Citing relevant statutory provisions and judicial precedents, the decision clarified that failing to observe this procedural step resulted in the premature initiation of the plaintiff’s action. The action was accordingly dismissed, reinforc