ORDER

1. This appeal is filed by the appellant assailing the legality of the order dated 3.2.21 passed by the Family Court No.l, Bharatpur in Civil Case No.2/20, whereby while allowing an application preferred by the respondent under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 (for short "the Act of 1955"), the appellant is directed to pay maintenance pendente lite a sum of Rs.2500/- per month to the respondent-Smt. Nahani @ Neha upto 10th Day of every month. That apart, the appellant is directed to pay a sum Rs.300/- towards litigation expenses to the respondent on each date of hearing.

2. The appellant filed a petition against the respondent for restitution of conjugal rights under Section 9 of the Act of 1955.During the pendency of the petition, the respondent filed an application under Section 24 of the Act of 1955, claiming maintenance pendente lite from the appellant a sum of Rs.10,000/- per month; Rs.11,000/- in lump sum towards the litigation expenses and advocate's fees and Rs.1500/- towards litigation expenses on each date of hearing. The respondent averred in the application that she has no source of income whereas, the appellant is doing wooden work and earning Rs. 45,000/