MANMOHAN SINGH, J.

1. The plaintiff has filed a suit for recovery of Rs.20,38,766/- along with pendente lite and future interest @ 18% per annum.

2. Brief facts as per pleadings are that the plaintiff was appointed as an Executive Secretary to Dr. Naresh Trehan, who was the Executive Director with defendant No.1-company on retainership basis by letter dated 16th July, 1999 on a retainer fee of Rs.40,000/- per month. In terms of the Agreement of retainer, the plaintiff was required to coordinate various activities and was to take instructions from the Executive Director or whomsoever he designates.

3. The said retainer fee was enhanced from time to time, the details are given as under:-

a) The retainer fee of the plaintiff was enhanced by defendant No.1 to Rs.44,000/- per month by letter dated 18th August, 2000.

b) It was further enhanced to Rs.48,500/- vide letter dated 23rd June, 2001. In addition, the plaintiff was further rewarded with an allowance/benefit of Rs.1,80,000/- per annum vide letter dated 23rd June, 2001. The retainer fee was further enhanced to Rs.54,000/- on 19th September, 2002 and Rs.60,000/- on 6th March, 2004. The allowance/benefit was further increased