( 1 ) THE two points which arise for consideration in this appeal are (1) whether the quantum of the permanent alimony awarded by the lower court to the appellant is inadequate; and (2) whether the lower court has erred in refusing to direct the respondent to return the properly claimed by the appellant.

( 2 ) THE facts necessary for the disposal of this appeal, briefly stated, are as under:

( 3 ) APPELLANT and respondent were respectively the husband and the wife. Appellant filed a petition, M. C. No. 81/1981, in the Court of City Civil Judge, bangalore ("lower court") praying for a decree against the respondent for divorce; for permanent alimony and for the return of her articles described in the schedule to the petition. By then, the husband had filed a petition, M. C. No. 59/1981, in the lower court praying for a decree of divorce against the wife. The lower court, by its common judgment dated 3-12-1982, allowed M. C. No. 81/1981 filed by the wife granting her a decree of divorce and monthly alimony of Rs. 200/ -. However, her prayer for direction to the husband to return her articles was rejected. The lower court also rejected the petition, M. C. No. 59/1981,