Bharmal Limited v Ramji and Another
Bharmal Limited v Ramji and Another (Civil Appeal No. 19 of 1956) [1950] EACA 168 (1 January 1950)
The Court held that in proceedings for demolition of premises found to be a nuisance under section 68(1) of the Public Health Ordinance, the owner sufficiently represents all occupiers, including tenants, and there is no requirement for the tenant to be served or heard prior to the making of the demolition order. The Court found no conflict between the Public Health Ordinance and the Rent Restriction Ordinance; the former deals with public health and safety, while the latter regulates landlord-tenant relations. The rights of statutory tenants under the Rent Restriction Ordinance are enforceab…
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- Statutory Tenancy
- Demolition Orders
- Public Health Nuisance
- Conflict Of Statutes
- Notice To Quit