In Brief
In this dispute between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and landlord J. Dheva Lakshmi, the sole issue was the quantum of use and occupation charges payable for the period following eviction (February 2010 to October 2015). The High Court had fixed monthly charges at Rs. 1,35,800 based on a rent controller's report. The Supreme Court, exercising extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 142 to provide complete justice and end the dispute, set aside the High Court's order and directed the appellant to pay a lump sum of Rs. 30 Lakhs as full and final settlement of all use and occupation charges, payable within one month.
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