( 1 ) THIS appeal is directed against the Judgment and decree dated 12-2-1987 passed by the Additional Chief Judge-cum-I Additional Special Judge for spe and ACB cases, City Civil Court, Hyderabad in OS No. 277 of 1984 (Old OS no. 106 of 1976 ). The present appellant was the plaintiff and the respondents were the defendants in the suit.

( 2 ) THE appellant s father Nasab Mir Hasan AH Khan was the owner and possessor of the suit land known as Ali Cottage at Mukaramjahi Road, hyderabad, ad-measuring 1,300 Sq. yds. Nasab Mir Hasan Ali Khan gave possession of the said cottage to the appellant on 14th Amardad 1345 fasli by an oral gift. The appellant had been in possession of the said plot of land since then asits owner. Mir Hasan Ali Khan also executed an agreement da ted 30th Meher 1347 fasli in favour of the appellant, and the appellant was in possession thereof continuously since 14th Amardad 1345 fasli corresponding to 19-6-1936. Prior to the appellant, Mir Hasan Ali Khan was in possession of the suit property as the successor of his father. The appellant raised construction thereon and carried on auction business under the name and style of ali Brothers . However,