of 31.3.1970 was also on the very same terms and
conditions. It is therefore the case of the
plaintiffs that the plaintiffs acted as handling
agent upto 7.6.1971 and have forwarded bills for the
sum of Rs. 4,09,363.37 being Exhibit "A" to the
plaint. It is further case of the plaintiff that
the said bills contained particulars of charges
which the original plaintiff have become entitled to
recover in respect of the said contract of chemicals
and fertilizers as also in respect of various
food-grains such as masoor dal, basmati rice, soya
oil, etc. In spite of forwarding the aforesaid
bills Exhibit "A" to the plaint, the plaintiff did
not make payment. According tot he plaintiff the
defendants had admitted the claim by their letter
dated 16.11.1971 and kept on assuring to the
plaintiff that they will make the payment of the
amount. However, inspite of correspondence and
advocate’s notice, the defendants have not paid the
aforesaid amount. It is the case of the plaintiff
that on 7.1.1973 there was a meeting by and between
the representative of the original plaintiff Mr.
Master and Mr. K.N. Bali on behalf of defendant
no. 1 where once again the said Mr. Bali gave
assurance to the plaintiff that he will settle the
account after scrutinizing the same. However, in
spite of the said assurance, no payment was
forthcoming and, therefore, the plaintiff has filed
the present suit for recovery of the said amount
