ਕਿਰਾਏਦਾਰ ਦਾ ਜਵਾਬ ਅਤੇ ਬਚਾਅ ਦੀ ਇਜਾਜ਼ਤ ਦੀ ਅਰਜ਼ੀ

IN THE COURT OF THE RENT CONTROLLER, Chandigarh

Rent Petition No. 215 of 2026

Harpreet Singh ... PETITIONER (LANDLORD)

VERSUS

Aarav Sharma, of Flat 804, Maya Garden City, Zirakpur, Punjab ... RESPONDENT (TENANT)

APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO CONTEST THE PETITION, WITH THE RESPONDENT’S REPLY

RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH:

1. 1. THE TENANCY. That the Respondent is the tenant of the premises at Flat 804, Maya Garden City, Zirakpur, Punjab (the "premises") since 1 April 2026, at a rent of ₹30,000 (Rupees Thirty Thousand only) a month. The Petitioner has brought the petition under section 13-B.

1. 2. TIME. That the summons was received by the Respondent on 2 April 2026. This application is made within the time the law allows. If this Court finds that any day has been lost, the Respondent asks that it be condoned for the reasons stated in the affidavit.

1. 3. RENT. That the Respondent has paid the rent as follows: Rent has been paid every month by bank transfer up to August 2026, and receipts are held.. The Respondent has always been ready and willing to pay the rent.

1. 4. FACTS THAT NEED A TRIAL. That the Respondent states these facts, which, if proved, would defeat the petition: The petitioner is not a non-resident Indian and has not owned the home for the period he claims; he lives in the same town.. These are disputed facts and cannot be decided without evidence. The Respondent therefore asks for leave to contest.

1. 5. REPLY TO THE PETITION. That every statement in the petition is denied, except what is expressly admitted in this reply. The Respondent does not admit the Petitioner’s title, status or need as pleaded, and puts the Petitioner to strict proof.

1. 6. THE PETITIONER’S NEED IS DENIED. That the Respondent denies that the Petitioner needs the premises, for these reasons: The landlord owns another vacant house in Sector 44, Chandigarh, which is suitable for his family..

1. 7. OTHER DEFENCES. That the Respondent also relies on these defences: The petition names the wrong premises and does not join the co-owner..

1. 8. DOCUMENTS. That the Respondent files these papers with this reply: rent agreement dated 1 April 2024; bank statement; rent receipts.

1. 9. RENT TO CONTINUE. That the Respondent will keep paying the rent as it falls due and, if this Court so directs, will deposit it in Court.

PRAYER

The Respondent prays that this Court may be pleased to: (a) grant the Respondent leave to contest the petition; (b) take this reply on the record and fix the case for evidence; (c) dismiss the petition with costs; and (d) grant any other relief that this Court thinks fit.

Place: Chandigarh
Date: 3 April 2026

______________________________
RESPONDENT: Aarav Sharma

Through Counsel: Amandeep Kaur Sidhu, Advocate, Chamber No. 42, District Courts, Sector 43, Chandigarh

VERIFICATION