IN THE COURT OF THE II ADDITIONAL SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE:
AT VIJAYAWADA.
PRESENT: SMT. B.GAYATHRI II Addl. Senior Civil Judge Thursday, this the 10thday of September, 2015. ORIGINAL SUIT NO.426 OF 2004.
BETWEEN
Parepalli Venkata Rao. ..Plaintif AND
1. Parepalli Venkateswara Rao
2. Parepalli Panduranga Rao
3. Parepalli Murali Nath..Defendants
4. Malladi Sitaramanjaneyulu
This suit coming on 2-9-2015 before me for final hearing in the presence of Sri K.V.S.Satyanarayana Murthy, advocate for plaintif and of Sri K.V.eera Bhadra Prasad, advocate for 2 nd defendant and of Sri M.Ramanadh, advocate for 3rddefendant and 4thdefendant died and the 1stdefendant having been called absent and set exparte and upon the matter having stood over consideration till this day, this Court delivered the following:
:J U D G M E N T:
1. The suit is filed for partition of plaint A, B , C and D schedule properties and to allot one such share to the plaintif and for directing the 3rddefendant and 4thdefendant to vacate and deliver the vacant possession of the A schedule property and directing the 3rddefendant to deposit damages as
Rs.1,500/- p.m. and the 4thdefendant to deposit rent at Rs.1,200/- p.m. to the costs of these proceedings and for directing the 2nddefendant to cause production of C schedule movables so as to get them partitioned and for costs.
2. The brief averments of the plaint are that the plaintif and defendants 1 to 3 are the sons, Smt.Anjana Devi and Surya Kumari are the daughters of ate
Parepalli Radhakrishna Murthy and Venkata Subbamma. It is the case of the plaintif that the ancestral property in Attota Village, Tenali Taluk was sold away by P.Radhakrishna Murthy and purchased lands at Chittoor Village, near
Challapalli and thus, they are having joint family property which is ancestral property. It is the version of the plaintif that the said Radhakrishna Murthy performed the marriages of his daughters in the year 1960 and 1973 by giving sufficient amounts by him and also by the plaintif and 1stdefendant. It is the version of the plaintif that subsequently also the father of the plaintif and the 1stdefendant looked after the financial necessities of the daughters. It is stated that out of the income over the ancestral properties, the plaintif, 1stdefendant and their father purchased plaint A and B schedule properties in the year, 1977 and built pucca building consisting of ground floor in the plaint 'A' properties consisting of two portions A and B and Municipal taxes were also being paid. It is stated that as 3rddefendant expressed his desire to separate from the joint family, he was giving sufficient amount for his business towards his share from the ancestral properties and after receiving his share by way of cash, he executed a letter, dt.1-10-1974.
3. It is stated that while working, the plaintif's father purchased F.D.Rs of diferent banks and they also having gold and silver articles as described in the plaint 'C' schedule property. It is stated that subsequent to the death of plaintif's parents, the 3rddefendant illegally occupied the plaint 'A' schedule property, though he has no right. Subsequently at the advise of elders, the 3rd defendant did not vacate the plaint 'A' schedule property. The 2nddefendant took away the plaint 'C' schedule properties i.e., gold and silver articles and furniture. It is stated that the plaintif's father during his life period, allotted the shares in the diferent FDRs by nominating them as co-depositors. It is the version of the plaintif that even though he requested the defendants 1 and 2 for partition of the plaint A and B schedule properties into three equal shares and to allot one such share to the plaintif by partitioning the plaint A,
B and C properties. Hence, the Plaint.
4. 1stdefendant remained exparte. 2nddefendant filed Written Statement admitting the relationship and contended that the allegation that he took the plaint C schedule properties is incorrect and he has no objection for the reliefs in respect of the A and B schedule properties.
5.3rd defendant filed Written Statement denying the allegations made in the plaint stating that he got absolute right and title over the plaint A schedule property as per the Will executed by his father. It his version that he has no objection to partition the other schedule properties.
6. 4th defendant filed Written Statement stating that the schedule property was let-out to him by late Radhakrsihna Murthy during his life period on monthly rent of Rs.900/- per month and he has been paying the rent regularly to him during his life period and thereafter, he is paying the rents to 3rddefendant as the deceased Radhakrishna Murthy instructed him to pay the rents to the 3rddefendant.
7.Basing upon the above pleadings, the following Issues have been settled for trial:
1)Whether the plaintif is entitled for partition of ABC schedule properties into 3 equal shares and for allotment of one such share?
2)Whether the plaintif is entitled for recovery of possession of plaint A schedule property from D3, D4?
3)Whether the plaintif is entitled for damages from D3 as prayed for?
4)Whether the Will pleaded by D3 in para 9 of his Written Statement in respect of item No.1 of the plaint A schedule property is true, valid and binding on the plaintif and other defendants?
5)To what relief?
Additional Issues:-
1)Whether D3 is entitled for share in plaint 'D' schedule property?
2)Whether the Court fee paid with regard to 'D' schedule property is true and correct?
8.During the course of trial, PWs 1 and 2 are examined and got marked
Exs.A1 to A6 on behalf of the plaintif side. DWs 1 to 10 are examined and Exs.B1 to B28 are marked on behalf of the defendants' side. Exs.C1 to C6 are marked through Commissioner. Ex.X1 marked.
9.Heard both-sides.
10. Issue Nos.1, 2, 4 and Addl. Issue No.1:- 1)Whether the plaintif is entitled for partition of ABC schedule properties into 3 equal shares and for allotment of one such share?
2)Whether the plaintif is entitled for recovery of possession of plaint A schedule property from D3, D4?
3)Whether the Will pleaded by D3 in para 9 of his Written Statement in respect of item No.1 of the plaint A schedule property is true, valid and binding on the plaintif and other defendants?
Additional Issue No.1:-
Whether D3 is entitled for share in plaint 'D' schedule property?
To prove the case of the plaintif, he got examined himself as PW1 and filed his chief-examination affidavit stating that himself and defendants 1 to 3 are the sons, Smt.Anjana Devi and Surya Kumari are the daughters of late Parepalli Radhakrishna Murthy and Venkata
Subbamma. It is the case of the plaintif that the ancestral property in
Attota Village, Tenali Taluk was sold away by P.Radhakrishna Murthy and purchased lands at Chittoor Village, near Challapalli and thus, they are having joint family property which is ancestral property. It is the version of the plaintif that the said Radhakrishna Murthy performed the marriages of his daughters in the year 1960 and 1973 by giving sufficient amounts by him and also by the plaintif and 1stdefendant. It is the version of the plaintif that subsequently also the father of the plaintif and the 1stdefendant looked after the financial necessities of the daughters. It is his version that out of the income over the ancestral properties, the plaintif, 1stdefendant and their father purchased plaint A and B schedule properties in the year, 1977 and built pucca building consisting of ground floor in the plaint 'A' properties consisting of two portions A and B and
Municipal taxes were also being paid. It is stated that as 3rddefendant expressed his desire to separate from the joint family, he was giving sufficient amount for his business towards his share from the ancestral properties and after receiving his share by way of cash, he executed a letter, dt.1-10-1974. It is stated that while working, the plaintif's father purchased F.D.Rs of diferent banks and they also having gold and silver articles as described in the plaint 'C' schedule property. It is stated that subsequent to the death of plaintif's parents, the 3rddefendant illegally occupied the plaint 'A' schedule property, though he has no right.
Subsequently at the advise of elders, the 3rddefendant did not vacate the plaint 'A' schedule property. The 2nddefendant took away the plaint 'C' schedule properties i.e., gold and silver articles and furniture. It is stated that the plaintif's father during his life period, allotted the shares in the diferent FDRs by nominating them as co-depositors. It is the version of the plaintif that even though he requested the defendants 1 and 2 for partition of the plaint A and B schedule properties into three equal shares and to allot one such share to the plaintif by partitioning the plaint A, B and C properties. To prove his version, he filed Exs.A1 to A6. Ex.A1 – 16-4-2004, Valuation Certificate, Ex.A2 – 17-4-2004, Valuation
Certificate, Ex.A3 – 1-10-74, release letter, Ex.A4 – 7-4-77, Sale deed,
Ex.A5 – 5-11-77, C.C. of sale deed, Ex.A6 – 6-12-2003, Photostat copy of
Death Certificate.
11.The Advocate-Commissioner who visited the suit schedule property to note down the physical features was examined as PW2 and he filed his report Ex.C1 stating that the plaint 'A' schedule property is a building consisting of two portions.
12.The 2nddefendant was examined as DW1 and filed his chief- evidence affidavit stating that their parents performed the marriages of their sisters and subsequent to the death of their father, the plaintif and 1st defendant had distributed the properties including the bank deposits and the original list is with the plaintif only.
13.The 3rddefendant was examined as DW2 and filed his chief- evidence affidavit stating that their father late Radhakrishna Murthy gave about Rs.1,00,000/- to each son by way of fixed deposits including the plaintif and also executed a Will in his favour regarding Item No.1 of the plaint schedule property and he was in possession and enjoyment of the same by virtue of the said Will. To prove his version, he filed Exs.B15 to
B19. Ex.B15 – 11-6-79, Will, Ex.B16 – 6-12-2003 Publication,
Ex.B17 – Letter, Ex.B18 – 25-2-2004, Reply notice, Ex.B19 – 16-4-2004,
Reply notice.
14.DWs 3 and 4 deposed that they acted as attestors of Ex.B15 Will, which was executed by the father of the plaintif.
15.DW5, who is 1defendant in the present suit and the elder son of late Radhakrishna Murthy deposed that the deceased Radhakrishna
Murthy deposited the amounts by showing his wife as Nominee and the said amount was distributed among all the members expenses incurred by them, after the obsequies of their father. He stated that 3rddefendant was in possession of gold ornaments which was possessed by their parents as they were with him by the date of death of their father.
16.The wife of 1stdefendant was examined as DW6 and she deposed that his father-in-law late Radhakrishna Murthy mentioned her name as nominee in the FDRs which were realised by her after his death and distributed the same among the plaintif and D1 to D3 by way of cheques.
17.DW7/Andhra Bank Manager, deposed that three FDRs were withdrawn by the wife of 1stdefendant as per their Bank statement.
18.DW8/UCO Bank Manager deposed that the FDR bearing No.235/120447 for Rs.1,10,381/- stands in the name of D3 and P.V.Subbamma as nominees and after the maturity of the said FDR, the amount was given to D3 by way of bankers cheque.
19.DW9/P.R.O., in Postal Department deposed that application for purchase of
Kisan Vikas Patra Sl.No.1124 was in the name of Smt.P.V.Subbamma, W/o
Radha Krishna Murthy.
20. DW10/3rdparty filed his chief evidence affidavit stating that he obtained registered sale deed from the father of the plaintif and D1 to D3 in respect of the agricultural land at S.N.Gollapalem, Machilipatnam Mandal, Krishna
District, which is adjacent to his lands.
21.PW1 during his cross-examination deposed that he has not filed any document to show that he financially supported his sisters. He admitted that he mentioned in the plaint that himself, his father, D1 and D2 purchased the properties, but the document was obtained in the name of their father only and there is no document in the name of himself and his brother jointly.
He further deposed that he has not filed any document to show that they have constructed the building in Ex.A4 property and also not filed any document to show that they enjoy the property covered under Exs.A4 and A5 properties.
22. PW1 further deposed that he has not filed any document to show his father was in possession of C Schedule property and he has not filed any receipts and particulars of C schedule property. He admitted that Ex.B1 is the letter written by his deceased father to 2nddefendant. He further admitted his writings on the xerox-copies shown to him. He deposed that the original of the said document was not with him. He deposed that he has written the said document as instructed by their father. He further admitted that Exs.B2 to B4 are the letters written by his father to the 2nddefendant. He deposed that he cannot file any document to show that their family have got properties at
Attota Village. He admitted that his father worked as Archaka at
Machilipatnam for about 50 years. He deposed that he do not remember whether UCO Bank FDRs given to him and he also do not remember whether any amount was given to him and quantum of amount was given to him. He deposed that he do not remember whether he mentioned in chief-affidavit that the wife of D1 shown as nominee in the FDRs of his father. He deposed that he do not remember after death of his father, all the said FDRs were encashed by the wife of 1stdefendant and they were distributed equally among their brothers. He further deposed that he did not include in the plaint schedule property for the partition of Rs.65,000/- which was mentioned by him in his chief evidence affidavit. He deposed that 3rddefendant purchased properties in the year 1975 and 1977 in his name from out of the amounts received from the joint family income and as such, he executed linquishment deed under Ex.A3. He deposed that except Ex.A3, there is no other documentary evidence to show that D3 executed amounts from the joint family property. He deposed that he do not remember distribution of gold at the instance of his father and who got what quantum of gold. He deposed that he cannot identify the photos shown to him which were filed before Advocate Commissioner at the time of his inspection of the plaint schedule property. He deposed that the width of the lane of plaint A schedule property is about 12 Feet and all the houses in the lane are thatched houses without leaving the vacant site around the house and that if any person wants to make a construction in that lane, he has to use the said lane for laying the cement and other materials. He denied for the suggestion that plaint A schedule property is bequeathed to the 3rddefendant by his father under a Will.
23.The 2nddefendant who was examined as DW1 during his cross-examination deposed that he has no knowledge that 3rddefendant executed elinquishment deed in favour of plaintif and 1stdefendant regarding the plaint schedule properties. He further deposed that the version of the plaintif that he gave amounts to their parents and sisters is not correct. He further deposed that the plaintif and 1stdefendant distributed some FDRs and some gold jewelery belongs to their parents among their brothers after the death of their parents. He deposed that the letter shown to me is in the writings of their father only. He deposed that he has not given any amount to his father for construction of the building in the plaint schedule property. He deposed that the gold articles and other properties were partitioned in the presence of their father and his father wrote letter to him with regard to the said partition.
24. DW5 who is the elder brother of the plaintif admitted that with regard to the letters written by himself and his father under Exs.B20 and B17. He admitted that his father stated in E.xB17 letter which was written to him that he was distributed the cash at his wish only. He deposed that he do not remember whether the FDR amounts were distributed equally among their brothers. He further deposed that he do not remember whether his father given Rs.1,00,000/- each to himself and D3. He denied for the suggestion that they have obtained the release deed from D3 by force. But he admitted his signature on Ex.A3 as attestor.
25. From the admissions made by PWs 1, 2 and DW5, who is 1stdefendant, it is clear that late Radhakrishna Murthy distributed the amounts of the FDRs during his life period and also settled his other properties by execution of Will and he also sold away some properties by executing registered sale deeds in favour of others. Plaintif himself admitted that he has not shown his sisters as parties to the present suit. But it is the only version of the plaintif that they were given sufficient amounts at the time of marriages and after marriages. But in view of the Hindu Succession Act(Central Act amended), the daughters were also to be shown as parties to the present suit. Therefore the present suit is bad for non-joinder of necessary parties.
26. From the evidence of the witnesses, it is also clear that there was an amount of Rs.84,104/- in Andhra Bank Savings Bank Account pertaining to the deceased Radhakrishna Murthy and there is also anothe fixed deposit in the post office and the said amounts were not included in the suit schedule.
Hence, present suit for partial partition is not maintainable. Further by perusing Ex.B15 Will, which was executed by the deceased late Radhakrishna
Murthy, the 3rddefendant who is in occupation of the plaint A schedule is only having right over the same. Further the plaintif did not produce any document to show that the schedule properties were purchased by their father out of the income over the ancestral properties. Hence, these Issues are settled in favour of the defendants and aginst the plaintif.
27. Issue No.3:-
Whether the plaintif is entitled for damages from D3 as prayed for?
As Issue Nos.1 to 3 are settled against the plaintif, the plaintif is not entitled for the damages as prayed.
28. Additional Issue No.2:-
Whether the Court fee paid with regard to 'D' schedule property is true and correct?
As the plaintif is not in possession of the plaint schedule properties, the Court Fee paid by the plaintif is not correct. Hence, this
Issue is settled against the plaintif.
29. Issue No.5:-
To what relief?
In the result, the suit is dismissed, without costs.
Dictated to the Personal Assistant, transcribed and typed by her,
corrected and pronounced by me in the open Court, this the 10thday of
September, 2015.
II ADDL. SENIOR CIVIL JUDGE,
VIJAYAWADA.
1 to 8 are amended as per orders in I.A.No.80/16, dt.08.02.2016.
APPENDIX OF EVIDENCE
WITNESSES EXAMINED
FOR PLAINTIFF:
P.W.1:P.Venkata Rao P.W.2:B.Ashok Kumar FOR DEFENDANTS: D.W.1: P.Pandu Ranga Rao D.W.2: P.Murali Nadh D.W.3: M.Vidya Sagar D.W.4: Abdul Nabi D.W.5: P.Venkateswara Rao D.W.6: P.Rama Ratnam D.W.7: P.Rama Krishna D.W.8: M.Rama Mohana Rao D.W.9: K.Venkatappaiah D.W.10:A.Naga Raju
FOR PLAINTIFF:
Ex.A-116-4-2004Valuation Certificate
Ex.A-217-4-2004Valuation Certificate
Ex.A-31-10-1974Released letter
Ex.A-47-4-1977Sale deed
Ex.A-66-12-2003Photostat copy of death certificate
Ex.A-7--Returned cover
FOR DEFENDANTS: Ex.B1 : 27-12-2002 : Letter Ex.B2 : 26-9-2002 : Letter Ex.B3 : 17-7-2000 : Letter Ex.B4 : 7-7-2000 : Letter Ex.B5 : 12-7-1985 : Letter Ex.B6 : 15-2-1989 : Money Order Acknowledgement Ex.B7 : 9-3-1989 : Money Order Acknowledgement Ex.B8 : 12-4-1989 : Money Order Acknowledgement Ex.B9 : 10-6-1989 : Money Order Acknowledgement Ex.B10 : 31-7-1989 : Money Order Acknowledgement Ex.B11 : 26-8-1997 : Receipt Ex.B12 : 10-12-1997 : Letter Ex.B13 : 6-11-1999 : Money Order Acknowledgement Ex.B14 :22-12-1984 : Letter Ex.B15:11-6-79 : Will Ex.B16 :6-12-2003 : Publication
Ex.B17: -- : Letter Ex.B18: 25-2-2004 : Reply notice Ex.B19: 16-4-2004 : Reply notice Ex.B20: 21-7-2001: Letter(Post card) Ex.B21: -- : Xerox-copy of legal notice Ex.B22:25-5-1989 : C.C. of sale deed Ex.B23:25-5-1989 : C.C. of sale deed Ex.B24:4-9-1981 : C.C. of sale deed Ex.B25: -- : Legal notice Ex.B26:26-6-2000 : Xerox-copy of partition paper Ex.B27:17-4-1994 : Xerox-copy of partition paper Ex.B28: -- : Xerox-copy of partition paper Ex.C1 : 29-9-2006 : Commissioner Report Ex.C2 : -- : Statement of Account Ex.C3 : -- : Statement of Account Ex.C4 : 30-6-2000 : Xerox-copy of letter Ex.C5 : 5-7-2000 : Xerox-copy of FDR Ex.C6 : 10-10-2000 : Xerox-copy of Cheque Ex.X1 : 29-4-1994 : Xerox-copy of Form of Application purchase of Kisan Vikas Patra.
II A.S.C.J, VJA.