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Calcutta High Court Declares Tenant Association Circulars “Null and Void”, Upholds Property Owner’s Rights

07 May 2024 8:19 AM

By: Admin


Calcutta High Court upholds Karnani Properties Limited’s authority over rent collection and parking regulation in Karnani Mansion, dismissing circulars issued by tenant association as unlawful.

The High Court at Calcutta has issued a significant judgment in favor of Karnani Properties Limited, declaring the circulars issued by the Karnani Mansion Residents’ Association as illegal and void. The court, presided by Justice Krishna Rao, underscored the property owner’s rights to collect rent and issue parking stickers, nullifying the association’s unauthorized directives.

The case, filed as CS 8 of 2016, involved Karnani Properties Limited (the plaintiff), the owner of multiple properties collectively known as “Karnani Mansion,” and the Karnani Mansion Residents’ Association (the defendants). The dispute revolved around the association’s issuance of circulars concerning the collection of rent, maintenance charges, and car parking fees. The defendants had failed to file a written statement despite court orders, leading to the case being treated as an undefended suit.

Justice Krishna Rao confirmed Karnani Properties Limited’s ownership of the Karnani Mansion, a Grade-II Heritage Building with 175 tenants and several occupiers. The court recognized the plaintiff’s authority to issue car parking stickers and collect rent, a right stemming from the tenancy agreements.

The plaintiff contested two circulars dated December 24 and December 31, 2015, issued by the association regarding rent and maintenance collection. The court found these circulars to be unauthorized, as the association misinterpreted a previous court order from August 27, 2002, which had since been superseded by subsequent orders in 2006 and 2011.

The court reviewed historical orders, noting that the plaintiff had complied with directives to pay municipal dues, resulting in a No Outstanding Certificate from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation. The defendants had misrepresented their authority to collect charges, relying on outdated court orders.

Justice Rao highlighted the defendants’ fraudulent actions in misleading tenants and collecting money under false pretenses. The court affirmed that the plaintiff had paid all outstanding municipal dues, making the association’s circulars baseless and illegal.

Due to ongoing disputes, a Special Officer had been appointed to collect rent and maintenance charges. The court directed the Special Officer to report collections and expenditures and ultimately hand over accounts to the plaintiff.

Justice Rao stated, “The defendants have acted dishonestly and usurped money rightfully belonging to the plaintiff by misrepresenting the contents of the order dated 27th August, 2002. The order of the Learned Single Judge is modified accordingly.”

The High Court’s decision affirms Karnani Properties Limited’s rights and nullifies the unauthorized circulars issued by the tenant association. This judgment reinforces the legal framework governing property rights and tenant associations, emphasizing the importance of compliance with lawful directives and accurate representation of court orders.

 

Date of Decision: July 03, 2024

Karnani Properties Limited vs. Karnani Mansion Residents’ Association & Ors.

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