( 1 ) THE Order of reference was delivered by the Hon ble Mr. Justice Bhimasankaram. This appeal does not exceed Rs. 1,500/- in value. It is objected by mr. B. V. Subrahmanyam, the learned Advocate for the appellant, that the appeal, not having been referred to a Bench by a single judge under Rule 1 of the Appellate Side Rules, cannot be heard by us. The question raised is one which is, in our opinion, of considerable importance. We may also note that several cases of this character have been disposed of by Division Benches. We,therefore, desire ro refer the following two questions to a Full Bench. 1. Is a Bench of two judges competent to hear a first appeal not exceeding rs. 7,500/--in value, when it is not referred to it by a single judge under rule 1 of the Appellate Side Rules ? 2. In any case, what is the effect of the hearing of such an appeal by a bench without objection having been taken by the parties to such hearing ? this appeal will, therefore, be posted before the Hon ble Chief Justice for directions as regards the constitution of a Full Bench. Opinion of the Full Bench. Viswanatha Sastry, J: the following questions have been referred to us : 1. Is a Beach of two judge

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