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Kunjimarakkar and Another v. Shaju

Kerala HC11 Apr 2024RFA/524/2009

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What is this about?

Regular first appeal over property was settled in mediation between appellants and the fourth respondent. The High Court set aside the judgment and decree impugned, disposed of the appeal per the settlement memorandum dated 6 April 2024, ordered refund of court fee on the memorandum of appeal, and closed pending interlocutory applications.

What did the court decide?

Judgment and decree under appeal set aside; appeal disposed as per settlement; refund of court fee paid on memorandum of appeal; pending IAs closed.

Kunjimarakkar and Another Vs Shaju — Property and Title | Kerala HC (2024)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN THURSDAY, THE 11^TH DAY OF APRIL 2024 / 22ND CHAITHRA, 1946 RFA NO. 524 OF 2009

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[AGAINST THE JUDGMENT AND DECREE DATED 31.10.2008 IN OS NO.298 OF 2007 OF SUB COURT, PERUMBAVOOR]

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APPELLANTS:

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1 KUNJIMARAKKAR, S/O.KUNJI MUHAMMED HAJI, PUTHOOR DESOM, PERUMANNA VILLAGE, THIROOR TALUK.

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*2 KUNJU MUHAMMED S/O.UNNENKUTTY HAJI, POOVATHUMKUZHIYIL, CHETTITHODY, KULUKKALLOOR VILLAGE, OTTAPALAM TALUK. [DIED-LRs. IMPLEADED AND THIER POA RECORDED]

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ADDL.A3 C.P. ASIYA

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AGED 63 YEARS, W/O. KUNHI MUHAMMED, CHETTITHODI, POOVATHUM KUZHI HOUSE, RAHMATHANGADI, KULUKALLUR P.O., MULAYAMKAVU, PALAKKAD DISTRICT-679337

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ADDL.A4 MOHAMMAS SHAREEF C.P ,

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S/O. KUNHI MUHAMMED,CHETTITHODI, POOVATHUM KUZHI HOUSE, RAHMATHANGADI, KULUKALLUR P.O., MULAYAMKAVU, PALAKKAD DISTRICT-679337

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ADDL.A5 PATHUKUTTY,

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AGED 47, W/O.KUNJI MOIDEEN, KALATHIL HOUSE, P.O.VALLAPUZHA, PALAKKAD DISTRICT - 679 336

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ADDL.A6 KADEEJA,

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AGED 49, W/O. KUNJI MOIDEEN, KALATHIL HOUSE, P.O.NELLAYA, PALAKKAD DISTRICT-679 335 THE LEGAL HEIRS OF DECEASED A2 ARE IMPLEADED AS ADDL.A3 TO A6 VIDE ORDER DATED 13.10.2023 IN IA 1/2022. IT IS RECORDED THAT ADDL.A3 TO A6 ARE REPRESENTED BY THE POWER OF ATTORNEY HOLDER: SRI.KUNHIMOIDEEN, AGED 61 YEARS, S/O.MOHAMMED, KALATHIL HOUSE, VALLAPUZHA.P.O., PATTAMBI, PALAKKAD DISTRICT. VIDE ORDER DTD.13.10.2023 IN MEMO DTD.04.09.2023

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BY ADVS.SRI.NAGARAJ NARAYANAN SAIJO HASSAN SRI.A.S.BABU, SRI.RAJAN VELLOTH & SRI.PRATHAP PILLAI

R.F.A.NO.524 OF 2009

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RESPONDENTS:

**1 SHAJU,S/O.MATHEW,OLANGATTU HOUSE, KUNNATHUNADU VILLAGE, KUNNATHUNADU TALUK. [POA RECORDED]

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**P.V.THOMAS, PARAPPURATH HOUSE,VADAVUCODE.P.O., ERNAKULAM -682310, IS RECORDED AS THE POWER OF ATTORNEY HOLDER OF FIRST RESPONDENT VIDE ORDER DATED 11.04.2024 IN MEMO DATED 18.03.2024.

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2 PETER, S/O.MATHEW, OLANGATTU HOUSE, KUNNATHUNADU VILLAGE,KUNNATHUNADU TALUK.

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3 SAJI, SO.MATHEW, OLANGATTU HOUSE, KUNNATHUNADU VILLAGE, KUNNATHUNADU TALUK.

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4 DR.P.V.YOOYIS, SO.VARGHESE PULICKAL HOUSE, ELAMKULAM DESOM, KANAYANNUR TALUK.

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BY ADVS. B.SABITHA (DESOM) SRI.M.AJAY IRUMPANAM SRI.R.S.KALKURA SRI.HARISH GOPINATH SRI.M.S.KALESH SRI.V.VINAY MENON

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THIS REGULAR FIRST APPEAL HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 11.04.2024, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:

R.F.A.NO.524 OF 2009

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J U D G M E N T

The parties have settled their disputes in mediation. They have entered into a memorandum of agreement incorporating the terms of settlement. The decree and judgment impugned in this appeal is set aside and the appeal is disposed of in terms of the settlement.

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The memorandum of agreement dated 6^th April, 2024 shall form part of this judgment. The court fee paid on the memorandum of appeal shall be refunded to the appellant.

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All pending interlocutory applications are

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closed.

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Sd/-

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SHOBA ANNAMMA EAPEN, JUDGE

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MBS/

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BEFORE THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAI(ULAM

RFA No. 524 of 2009

Kunjimarakkar & Anr

Petitioner

Shaju & Others

Respondents

REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE MEDIATOR

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ADV. GEETHA KUMARI P.S

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Mediated, matter is settled.

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Memorandum of settlement signed by the parties is forwarded herewith.

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Datedthisthe6th dayof April, 2024,

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Adv. Geetha Kumari P.S Mediator Ernakulam Mediation Centre

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BEFORE THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

RFA No[ 524/2009

Kunjimarakkar & Anr

: Petitioner

Vs.

Shaju & Others : Respondents

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MEMORANDUM OF SETTLEMENT FILED UNDER SECTION 89 0F THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE READ WITH RULES 24 AND 25 0F THE CIV.L PROCEDURE (AITERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION) RULES 2008)

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WHEREAS on the basis of negotiations and mediations held at the Mediation Centre, the Appellants and the Fourth respondent have agreed to the following terms, conditions and covenants herein below stated:-

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ADDellarlts :

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Kunjimarakkar 3. C.P. Asiya
Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen •-%.;T-
4. Mohammas shareel: C.P • PaEheupmb¥apiuAtt¥unji MoideenLL
Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen -+' + I
6. Kadeeja
Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen
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2. Peter
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(Rep by POA Holder P.Y.17)-4Ace )
4. Dr. P.V Yooyis @ Dr.P.V Louis n+.
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(1) The Appellants hereby agrees that the Appellants shall make arrangements with the full knowledge and written consent of the Fourth respondent to sell the property scheduled hereunder along with the properties belonging to them lying adjacent and adjoining to the property belonging to the Fourth respondent at the earliest opportune moment.

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AinDellants =

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Kunjimarakkar

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C.P. Asiya Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen JZE,=|.

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Mohammas shareefc.P Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen

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+`` +

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PaEtupmb¥ap:uA¥unji MoideehL

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Kadeeja Rep by POA Kunji MoideenL

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difke

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ResDondends:

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Shaju (Rep by POA Holder P.V.76l¢';4[j )

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Peter ifu-tr

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Dr. P.V Yooyis @ Dr.P.V Louis

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(2) That on the Appellants bringing the property of the Fourth respondent to sale, then in that event, the Appellants shall pay to the Fourth respondent an amount of Rs.12,18,800/- being the sale consideration in respect of the said property paid to the vendors by the Fourth respondent and also another amount of Rs. 37,81,200/forthwith to the Fourth respondent. This apart, from the balance sale consideration obtained by the sale of the property scheduled hereunder, the Appellants agree after adjustment of the said amount of Rs.50,00,000/- (Rupees Fifty Lakhs only) with regard to the remaining sale consideration received by the Appellants on the sale of the same, the Appellants and the Fourth respondent agree that the balance amount be shared in the proportion of 30:70 (300/o to the appellants and 70°/o to the fourth respondent) respectively.

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ADDellants :

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Kunjimarakkar

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C.P. Asiya Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen -A-....

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4i M°R:FFyai:*aK::jfj cwi:jdeenL 5- Pa:heupmb¥apL#unji MoideQdrfu

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Ka£:#y POA Kunji Moideenrfu

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:.e(S:D:a:i:b:=:AHo,der #=¥ 2. Peter &*ck'

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Dr. P.V Yooyis @ Dr.P.V Louis

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(3) That on the Appellants effecting payment of the aforesaid amount as agreed above and on receipt of the same by the Fourth respondent, the Fourth respondent shall execute Sale Deeds/documents as is required by the Appellants in their name or to their nominees forthwith at the expense of the Appellants.

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(4) Thatthe period of this agreementshall be threeyears extendable at the option of the parties hereto.

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ADeellarits :

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Kunjimarakkar

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C.P.RAesjybay POA Kunji Moideen i

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M°R:FFya5:*aKrue:jfj cwi:jdeen+ 5. Pa:heupmb?ap:uAT¥unji MoideeqL

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Kadeeja Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen +.`

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:.essDhoanj:e nts : ca (Rep by POA Holder pv.7a#;~ )

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Peter Q3*thr

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Dr. P.V Yooyis @ Dr.P.V Louis

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(5) The parties to this compromise pray that the terms conditions and covenants of the compromise as stated herein above may be made part of the decree be passed by this Hon'ble Court and that the appellant shall be entitled to refund of the court fees paid.

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(6) Appellants and respondents agreed that the entire amount deposited with interest before the Trial Court by the respondents 1, 2 & 3 should be refunded to the appellant as forthwith.

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ADi)e]Iarits :

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I(uhjimarakkar

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".P.RAesjybaypoAKunjiMoideenrfu

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M°R:FFya;:*aKrue:jf[ Cwi:jdeen fa 5. PaEtupmb¥ap:uAT¥uhji Moideen ±

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Kadeeja Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen ±

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:.ess:anj:erds: de

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Peter i.,Say-

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(Rep by POA Holder P.VTh4"@ )

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Dr. P.V Yooyis @ Dr.P.V Louis

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SCHEDULE OF PR PEF`TY

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District	Ernakulam
Reg. Sub District	Puthencruz
Ta I u k	Kunnathunad
Firka	Kunnathunad
Village	Kunnathunad
Kara	Pinarmunda
Te n u re	Jenmom
Panchayath	Kunnathunad
Old Sy. NO.	4]3
Block No.	36 (Thirty six)
Re. Sy. NO.	219 (Two hundred and ninteen
SubD vision No.	1 (One)
Extent (in Ares)	37.20 (Thirty seven point two zero
Sub Div. No.	7 (seven)
Extent (in Ares)	1.60 (one point six zero)
Re-Sy. NO.	204 (Two hundred and four)
SubD v. NO.	15 (Fifteen)
Extent (in Ac and by res)	2.30 (Two point three zero)

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ADDellants =

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L. unfirmaTahaT ®W. 3j-P. k%atry p®^viunlf"ofdeen L

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Mohammas shareef c.P
Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen

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Jal-_ JL5. PaEtupmb¥ap:uAT¥unjj Mojdeen

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Kadeeja
Rep by POA Kunji Moideal

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Respondents:

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Shaju

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(Rep by POA Holder P.V.Tih;hdro4LS i

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Peter Qfrthr,

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Saji

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Dr. P.V Yooyis @ Dr.P.V Louis
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DESCRIPTION

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All that lands having a total extent of 41.10 ares (101,560 cents) in Kunnathunadu Village made up of 37.20 ares in Re, Sy. No. 219/1 described in Sale Deed No. 4284/1995 of Puthencruz Sub Registry belonging to Vendor No.1, 2 and 3 together and 2.30 ares in Re. Sy. No. 204/15 and 1.60 ares in Re. Sy. No. 219/7 belonging to vendor No.4 and 5 together as per Resurvey Records for the balance area after disposal out of the property described in Sale Deed No, 812/1974 of Aikkaranadu Sub Registry together with all improvements thereon all easements and other similar rights appurtenant thereto and all rights. The said property is delineated in the plan attached to the Sale Deed.

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BOUNDARIES

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North Thodu and property of Abdul Vahab East Property of Abdul Vahab etc. South Properties of Paulose and lyyob

South

West

Thodu

All the facts stated above are true to the best of our knowledge, information andbe[jef Datedthjsthe 6th dTyof APF2P24`-

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ADDellards :

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Kunjimarakkar

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3.C.P`RAesjybaypoAKunjiMoideeniL

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4[ M°R:FFya::AaKr::jfj cwi:jdeen.±. PaEtupmb¥ap:uAT¥unji MoideeE±

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Kadeeja

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Rep by PoA Kunji Moideen ±+I+`

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Respondents:

Shaju 2. Peter Q#ck`* dtyse~, (Rep by POA Holder P.V.75on¢S )

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Saji 4. Dr. P.V Yooyis @ Dr.P.V Louis

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Counsel for the Appe]Iants

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