had contributed Rs.3 lakhs from his pensionary benefits. The 1st Plaintiff had also obtained a loan of Rs.9 lakhs from the Indian Overseas Bank, Aminjikarai, Chennai, which was given on the security of the said land. The mother of the 1st Plaintiff, by selling her gold jewels and silver articles, had contributed a further sum of Rs.1 lakh towards the construction. It had been stated that masons and workers were brought from Cuddalore. The wood work was also done at Cuddalore and transported by lorries. Grill work was also done at Cuddalore. The other building materials like, steel, cement, bricks and marbles were purchased at Madras and some materials from Cuddalore on hire basis. The building has RCC framed structure. The main door was made up of teak wood with ornamental works and mirror finish plastering was done. The flooring was done with marbles. Over head tank had also been constructed. It had been stated that the 1st Defendant under the instigation of the 2nd Defendant picked up a quarrel with the 1st Plaintiff on 14.5.2009. In this connection, a complaint was also lodged by her with the Thousand Lights Women Police, Chennai, but after enquiry, it was found that the complaint was false. Owing to marital differences, the 1st Plaintiff had shifted to a temporary residence at No.23, Surya Flats, Kamaraj, 3rd Street, Choolaimedu, Chennai and the 1st Defendant had occupied the suit property.
