I entered into a registered rent agreement in 1991 for remaining period of lease of the property @ Rs. 100/- per month rent(not changeable). After the death of landlord in 2002, I came to know that the Development Authority had already cancelled the allotment of plot to the landlord in 1978 due to non payment of installments. The Development Authority issued notice for vacation of plot on which the widow of the landlord approached the Allahabad High Court stating that she is a widow and earns her livelihood from this property and promised to pay the installments alongwith interest. On this petition, Allahabad High Court stayed the execution of notice of the Authority. I was paying rent Rs. 1,200/- annually in advance by depositing a cheque in the bank account of the widow which was later on closed by the widow. Then I sent money order of Rs. 1,200/- for 2 – 3 years which were not received by the widow. Then they said to me that the property is disputed and main landlord has died and now, it is not clear who is the legal heir of this property. After decision by the court, you may pay rent. All these discussions were orally and no written evidence. Then I stopped making payment of the rent to the widow. Now, I am ready to pay whole amount of rent due against me immediately in the court on filing recovery suit by the widow. What is the legal position?
