IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATES OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH. C.R. No. 4961 of 2008. [O&M] Date of Decision: 10th August, 2009. Surinder Pal Singh Petitioner through Mr. Ashok Singla, Advocate Versus Jagtar Singh Sidhu & Ors. Respondents through Mr. Surender Garg, Advocate. CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT. 1. Whether Reporters of local papers may be allowed to see the judgment? 2. To be referred to the Reporters or not? 3. Whether the judgment should be reported in the Digest? SURYA KANT, J. [ORAL) This Revision Petition is at the instance of the tenant whose application for amendment of the written statement has been declined by the Rent Controller, Faridkot vide the impugned order dated 07.08.2008. In the eviction petition filed by the respondent – landlord, one of the plea taken by him is that he requires the premises for his own use and occupation. The petitioner – tenant sought amendment of the written statement to take the plea that during the pendency of the eviction petition, the respondent – landlord has allegedly constructed five shops and two shops are lying vacant and, thus, the ground of personal necessity is no longer available to the landlord. The Rent Controller has dismissed the application after observing that the matter pertains to the year 2001 and the application has been filed at the stage when the case is ripe for arguments. It may be true that the eviction proceedings are at the verge of completion but it is manifest that the petitioner – tenant has sought amendment on the basis of subsequent events which have taken place allegedly during the pendency of the eviction petition. It is claimed that the amendment was applied within ten days of the additional shops becoming available with the respondent – landlord. For the reasons afore-stated, the revision petition is allowed; the impugned order dated 07.08.2008 is set aside and the petitioner – tenant is permitted to amend the written statement, subject to payment of Rs.5000/- as costs to the respondent – landlord. The parties are directed to appear before the Rent Controller, Faridkot on 26.8.2009. It is made clear that the amended written statement shall be filed and costs paid on that very day. If the Rent Controller is required to frame any additional issue, that shall also be framed on the above given date. Thereafter, only one opportunity shall be granted to the petitioner to lead evidence in support of the new plea allowed to be taken by him. While the private witnesses shall be produced by him at his own responsibility, the official witnesses, if any, shall be summoned through Dasti process. No further opportunity shall be granted to the petitioner. Disposed of. Dasti. August 10, 2009. ( SURYA KANT ) dinesh JUDGE