Original Suit No : 163/2020

Case between Chathunni vs Kozhikode District Library Council et al regarding realisation of money

Court

ADDITIONAL MUNSIFF-I, KOZHIKODE

Judge

Smt. Shabeena M.

Order Date

2025-01-30

Duration

approximately-4 years 9 months

Case Closed

Thu, 01/30/2025 - 12:00

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Case Summary

Chathunni, a consulting engineer, filed a suit against the Kozhikode District Library Council and its officials for unpaid supervision and estimate charges related to renovation work at the Mananchira Central Library. He claims to have been entitled to a higher payment for his services but was only compensated partially.

Judgment Outcome

Plaintiff Won

Interim Order

The court decreed in favor of the plaintiff, ordering the defendants to pay Chathunni the sum of Rs. 71,103 and Rs. 1,10,875 with interest for his services rendered. The court recognized the plaintiff's entitlement to these charges despite the defendants' contentions.

Judgment Favored

Plaintiff

Relief Granted

Defendant No.1&3 shall jointly and severally pay an amount of Rs 71,103/- along with Rs. 1,10,875 towards the supervision charge.

Case Type

Civil Suit

Final Judgment

Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiff provided evidence of his entitlement to the charges based on discussions with the defendants regarding the renovation work.

Losing Side's Weaknesses:
The plaintiff provided evidence of his entitlement to the charges based on discussions with the defendants regarding the renovation work.

Supporting Evidence

The court finds that the plaintiff is entitled to realise the amount from the defendants.

Judgment Evidence:

In the result, the suit is decreed as follows: 1)The defendant No.1&3 shall jointly and severally pay an amount of Rs 71,103/- (Rupees Seventy One Thousand One Hundred and Three only) towards the charge for preparation of plan and estimate...

Parties Involved

Parties

Party Role: Plaintiff
Party Name: Chathunni
Party Age: 72
Relation: S/o

Party Role: Defendant
Party Name: Kozhikode District Library Council
Relation: Represented by

Party Role: Defendant
Party Name: President, Kozhikode District Library Council

Party Role: Defendant
Party Name: Secretary, Kozhikode District Library Council

Plaintiffs Documents

Explanation letter to Chathunni, Copy of explanation to audit objection, Copy of letter to the Secretary, Copy of Bill submitted before the Secretary District Library Council, Rate chart 2019 issued by Rensfed State Committee.

Defendants Documents

Advocates

Party Role: Plaintiff
Advocate Name: B.V. Deepu
Appearance Type: Main Counsel

Party Role: Defendant
Advocate Name: E.M. Vijayan
Appearance Type: Main Counsel

Reliefs

Relief Type: Recovery

Outcome: Granted

Description:

The plaintiff is entitled to recover an amount of Rs 71,103 towards the charge for preparation of plan and estimate with interest.

Evidence:

Relief Type: Recovery

Outcome: Granted

Description:

The plaintiff is entitled to recover Rs 1,10,875 towards the supervision charge with interest.

Evidence:

1)The defendant No.1&3 shall jointly and severally pay... Rs. 1,10,875(One Lakh Ten Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy Five rupees Only) towards the supervision charge with 12% interest per annum from 03.08.2018 to the date of decree...

Documents & Evidence

Document Type: Exhibit

Submitted By: Plaintiff

Relevance:

These exhibits include letters and correspondence related to the case, including notices and explanations regarding the supervision charge and other claims.

Reference:

Ext.A1 to Ext.A14

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