https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=193047 In construing the Madras Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1946, the article explains that "building" may be read in its ordinary and purposive sense to include not only the superstructure but also the site, sheds, compound walls and enclosed vacant space let and used as one functional unit for a theatre business. It also notes that the term "appurtenant" is broad enough to cover grounds usually enjoyed or occupied with the building. On that approach, such leased premises fall within the statutory definition of a building and attract tenant protection against eviction. en-us Fri, 27 Jul 1951 00:00:00 +0530 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:07:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=193047 In construing the Madras Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1946, the article explains that "building" may be read in its ordinary and purposive sense to include not only the superstructure but also the site, sheds, compound walls and enclosed vacant space let and used as one functional unit for a theatre business. It also notes that the term "appurtenant" is broad enough to cover grounds usually enjoyed or occupied with the building. On that approach, such leased premises fall within the statutory definition of a building and attract tenant protection against eviction. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 27 Jul 1951 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=193047