( 1 ) THIS order will govern the disposal of the above referred three applications moved on behalf of the respective defendant under Order 37 Rule 3 (5) CPC read with Section 151 CPC seeking leave to defend the summary suits filed by the plaintiff.

( 2 ) THE relevant facts and circumstances leading to the above applications in brief are that M/s Indian Iron and Steel Company Limited has filed the above referred three suits under the provisions of Rule 37 CPC for recovery of Rs. 63,85,547. 37 paise (claim in Suit No. 2290/1994); Rs. 74,17,775. 67 paise (claim in Suit No. 2335/1994); and for recovery of Rs. 16,18,344. 47 (claim in Suit No. 2291/1994) with pendente lite and future interest with the averments and allegations that it is a Government company, a subsidiary of M/s Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), and the plaints have been signed and the suit instituted by authorised representative of the plaintiff namely Mr. N. Sarkar. The plaintiff, inter alia, is engaged in the business of supply of its iron and steel products to its consumers, traders and merchants on the terms and conditions contained in the delivery order, authorisation letter, gate pass and del