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PATEL BROS}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 .} {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 Appellant \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4996598 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4996598 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 AND}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4996598 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4996598 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid4996598 PRICES AND INCOMES BOARD}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 Respondent \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6424388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 Mr. G.P. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 Shankar, Counsel for the Appellant \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 Mr. Rabo, Counsel for the Respondent. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4996598 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid4996598 JUDGM}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 E}{ \b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid4996598 NT}{\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4996598 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598\charrsid4996598 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6424388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 The appellant, a landlord, was convicted under the Counter Inflation (Application of Section 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 5}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 Order) }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 1}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 973 for increasing rent without}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 giving the requisite 6 weeks notice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 to the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 P.I. Board of his intention to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 increase it.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 The tenant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 s evidence of an increase was accepted by the l}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 arned}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 magistrate. The defence called no witnesses but submitted}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 that there was not sufficient evidence to prove that }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 the P.I.B. had not been given 6 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 weeks}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 The learned magistrate ruled that there was no onus on the prosecution to show that notice had not been given. He based his decision upon }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 S. 144}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 (A)}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 C.P.C. which is an additional section enacted by S.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 12 of Act No. 13 of 1969 and he ruled that S. 144A placed an onus upon}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389 the defendant to }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2309375 prove that he had given 6 weeks}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389 notice to the P.I.B. He held that following the defendant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389 s failure to adduce any evidence to show that he had given such notice the defendant must be convicted.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4996598 \par \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 S.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 144A C.P.C. as enacted in Act 13 of 1969 Section 12 reads as follows}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389 : -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389\charrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid89389 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 12. The Code is amended by inserting the following heading and section immediately after section 144}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389 : -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid89389 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid89389 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 NEGATIVE AVERME}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389 N}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 TS}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid89389 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid89389\charrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid89389 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 144A. 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The negative averment would not rest upon the prosecution under}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020218 S.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 144}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020218 A}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020218\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid11689044 Does the Order in question under the Counter Inflation Act create any exception, exemption}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 , proviso or qualification which places any burden upon a landlord to prove that he did give }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 6}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 weeks notice to the P.I.B.? The Order appears in L.N. 71 of 1973 and the offence is based on R.2 and R.3 of the Order. They read as follows}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 : -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044\charrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11689044 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 2. Six weeks written notice shall be given to the Prices and Incomes}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 Board of any proposed increase in any price, c}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 harge}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 , remuneration, dividend or}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 rent, except any increase authorised by}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 any Price Control Order in force at the date hereof. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11689044 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11689044 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 3. Until the end of the period of the}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 notice re}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11689044 ferred to in the last preceding }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 paragraph, any implementation of the proposed increase shall constitute a contravention of this Order.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11689044 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6424388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 The offence is not one of simply failing to give 6 weeks}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 notic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3230672 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 , it is one of implementing the increase before expiry of the six weeks}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 notice. It can arise in two ways -}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3230672 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3230672 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3230672 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 (a) giving notice and increasing the rent before the expiry of 6 w}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3230672 ee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14887699 ks of the date thereof;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3230672 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15614891 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15614891 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid3230672 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 (b) giving no notice and increasing the rent. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6424388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3230672 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 The wording of the regulations 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3752888 & 3 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 does not necessarily require that the particulars of }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3752888 off}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 ence be draft}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3752888 e}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 d in the negative. If notice has been given but the rent is increased before the six weeks notice expires there will be no negative aver}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3752888 ment}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 . It is only where no notice}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3752888 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 is alleged that the negative averment arises.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3752888 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 In my view, the regulations do not create a general offence which may be resisted by showing under}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3752888 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 S.144A of the C.P.C. that one comes within a particular proviso, exemption, exception or qualification.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3752888\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid1843167 In order that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid1843167 . 144A of the C.P.C. should apply to an off}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 ence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid1843167 under the Order I think the regulations would have to read somewhat as follows}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 : -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167\charrsid1843167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid1843167 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid1843167 It shall be}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 an offence to increase the rent without giving notice, or before the expiry of 6 weeks after the giving of such notice provided that}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14887699 : -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13645186 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid14887699 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14887699 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645186 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13645186 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645186 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid13645186 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 and here the exceptions or exe mptions or qualifications which exclude the increase from the regulations}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 may be mentioned}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 viz}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14887699 :}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 -}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645186 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 the building i}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645186 s}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 only use}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 d}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 for}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14887699 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645186\charrsid6424388 ;}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 or the tenant has been}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 in occupation for at least 10 years without an increase of rent; or the tenancy was created at least 20 years ago for a period of at least 40 years and the terms are that }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14887699 \'85\'85\'85\'85\'85\'85. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645186 .}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid6424388 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1843167 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 One cannot, I think, construe regulations 2 & 3 of the Order as meaning that }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 it shall not be an offence to increase the rent provided 6 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645186 w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 eeks notice has been}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13645186 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 given,}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 because it }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid3767073 is not an offence to increase rent. The offence only arises if the rent is increased in circumstances which contravene}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 the statutory requirement, that is in the absence of the requisite notice.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3767073\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 With respect I consider that the learned magistrate erred }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020969 w}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 hen he purported to apply }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020969 S}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 .144A of C.P.C. Perhaps he was misled by the heading and marginal note to the section which reads }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 negative averments, }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 and }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020969 t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 he fact that the charge}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020969 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 under Regulations 2}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid393585 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 &}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid393585 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 3 of the Order was in this case framed in the negative because it was alleged that no notice had b}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020969 ee}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 n given.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15020969\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3479263 Cross, on Evidence, 4th Edn.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 p. 87 obs}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5195007 erves that }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5195007 if a negative averm}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 ent be made by one party, which is peculiarly within the knowledge of the other, the party within whose knowledge it lies, and who asserts the affirmative, is to prove it, and not he who asserts the negative.}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5195007 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 "}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 Thus, as the learned author says the prosecuti on have been relieved from having to prove that an apothecary charged with}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16529819 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 practising without a certificate}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16529819 did not have one; t}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 hat a driver did not have }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid8942757 a}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16529819\charrsid8942757 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid8942757 certificate}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 of insurance or driving licence or road tax licence or to prove that a person in possession o}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15556549 f drugs did not have a prescrip}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 tion. In such cases it is a simple matter for the accused to produce his insurance certificate, licence, etc. and it would be virtually impossible for the prosecution to prove the}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13901127 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 absence of those items. It should, I think be, noted that in the foregoing illustrations, the accused, was under an obligation to obtain and retain possession}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13901127 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 of some prescribed}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13901127 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 form of document, possession of which is conclusive proof that he is not committing any offence. Moreover there is a statutory body authorised and obliged to issue such}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8942757 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 authorisations to applicants entitled to them.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8942757\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid10236165 In the instant case the landlord cannot produce any document, licence or certificate because}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8942757\charrsid10236165 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid10236165 the regulations do not require the P.I.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10236165\charrsid10236165 B}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14641846 .}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid10236165 to acknowledge his application. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6836210 How then would he prove that he had gi}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6836210 ve}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6836210 n such notice?}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid11994383 He is not in the same fortunate position as statutory licence holders. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid4143315 He could give evidence upon oath that he posted or personally delivered a notice to the Board but this would place a heavier burden}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 upon him than}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 upon those who simply produce a statutory licence, certifica}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 te}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 , etc. The Act or the regulations do not prescribe the modes in which notice must be given to the P.I.B. or how service of it ca}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14641846 n be proved. It does not oblige}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 the Board to issue any acknowledgement of service upon}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8942757 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 them of a notice which a}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 landlord could produce if challenged or charged }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 w}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 ith an offence}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 . Such }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 evidence as the landlord can adduce may well be met with an allegation supported by evidence that}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8942757 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 no notice }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 was ever }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8207757 delivered or received}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 and}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 we then have a situation where the onus lies heavily upon the landlord. In my view it cannot be said in such circumstances that the affirmative is peculiarly within the knowledge of the landlord in the sens}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 e that that proof by the P}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 .I.B.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8942757 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 that they had not received notice would be exceptionally di}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4143315 ffic}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 ult, if not impossible.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8942757\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 In reply to this Court}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 '}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 s question, the prosecution }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13580132 advocate stated that the P.I.B. }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 commence a prosecution because notice of the intention to increase the rent has not been given to the P.I.B. It seems to follow that on receiving the tenant}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1573313 '}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 s complaint the P.I.B. satisfy themselves fro}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13580132 m}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 th}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13580132 e}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 ir own records that no notice has been received or that it is not}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4343162 6}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 weeks old and then they institute proceedings. Apparently the Board must be}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4343162 }{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 in a position to adduce evidence that notice has not been received otherwise it would not institute proceedings. I am of the view that the burden}{ \fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16330082 }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 in such charges is not imposed upon a landlord within that general rule relating to negative averments to which I hav e referred. Neither under the Counter Inflation Act, nor under the aforesaid Order nor under the co}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16330082 mmon law}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 is the burden placed upon the landlord. With respect to the learned magistrate I am of the opinion that the conviction cannot be upheld.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16330082\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 The appeal against conviction is allowed. The fine of $250 if paid to be refunded and the orders for repayment of rent and costs is set aside. \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16330082 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3221508 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3221508\charrsid14227807 (Sgd) J.T. Williams \par Judge \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\wrapdefault\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid3221508 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3221508\charrsid6424388 \par }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3221508 L}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6424388\charrsid6424388 autoka, \par 7th November, 1978. \par }}