V. S. DESHPANDE, J.

( 1 ) THE only question argued by the learned counsel for the appellant in support of the appeal is whether both the general and the special powers of attorney or either of them which had been executed by the appellant in favour of Shri H. K. Gulati, husband of the respondent, on 11th January 1964 were or was cancelled validly by the appellant by his lawyer s letter dated 8th February 1965. The answer to this question in its turn depends on the construction of section 202 of the Contract Act and particularly on the meaning of the word "interest" used therein.

( 2 ) THE appellant Harbans Singh was an allottee of shop No. 90, Bhagat Singh Market by the Government of India, Ministry of Rehabilitation, for a consideration of Rs. 5890-60. As he was not in a position to pay the aforesaid dues to the Government, he agreed to sell his right, title and interest in the said shop to the respondent for Rs. 18,000. 00 by the agreement dated 11-1-1964 Exhibit P-3. Ra. 3200. 00 were paid in cash as earnest money. The seller was to pay four instalments of the Government dues while the rest of the Government dues were to be paid by the buyer. The balance of the consideration was

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