CHENNAKESAV REDDI, J.

( 1 ) THE principal question, if not the only question, that requires consideration and determination in this appeal is"whether a compromise decree if it operates as a lease is invalid for want of registration under Section 17 of the Indian Registration Act"?

( 2 ) THE Plaintiff, Uttaradi Mutt, is a religious institution. Sri Satyapramoda Thirtha Swamulavaru is the Head of the Uttaradi Mutt. Sri M. V. Ramanacharya is the General Power of Attorney Holder and Agent of the said Head of the Uttaradi Mutt. Plaint A and B schedule properties situate in the village Ananthavaram in East Godavari District are inam lands and they were granted for the support of the Uttaradi Mutt. The lands are covered by title deed No. 5204. The grant covered both kudivaram and Melvaram interest in the lands. The Mutt has been enjoying the suit properties by leasing them to tenants.

( 3 ) THE plaintiff Mutt through the then Power of Attorney Holder and Agent of the Head of the Mutt filed the suit O. S. No. 17 of 1908 in the Court of the District Judge, East Godavari at Rajahmundry for recovery of possession and for profits against the first defendant and the grandfather of the second def

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