Young Men’S Buddhist Association v. Azeez and Another – sllr 1998 volume 2 page 325

In the case between Young Men’s Buddhist Association, Kurunegala and individuals associated with business premises including Meera Rawther and partners, the court addressed whether non-occupation of business premises by a tenant constitutes a ground for ejectment and whether partners conducting business at such premises can be deemed in unlawful occupation. It was held that mere non-occupation by the tenant does not provide sufficient grounds for ejectment if the defendants, as partners, continue to actively operate the business. The court reaffirmed that liability for wrongful or unlawful occupation must be established through evidence of more than just non-occupation, drawing upon pleadings, documentary evidence such as letter P2, and witness testimony. The appeal was dismissed, undersco