1. This appeal has been filed by the appellant-wife against the Judgment and decree dated 2.5.1998 passed by the Principal Judge, Family Court, Dhanbad in Title Matrimonial Suit No. 9 of 1996 whereby the marriage has been dissolved by a decree of divorce under Section 13(1) (ia) and (iii) and Explanations (a) and (b) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.

2. Before taking up the matter for final hearing, we tried for re- conciliation between the parties who have been living separately for the last 14 years but they are not ready to restore their relationship.

3. However, the parties jointly filed a petition and settled the dispute on the following terms and conditions:

3. That the appellant therefore does not press this appeal in so far the decree of divorce is concerned. However, so far claim for maintenance and marriage expenses of the appellant and two daughters are concerned the parties have mutually settled their claim on the following terms and condition:

(a) the respondent shall pay a sum of Rs. 5 lacs for maintenance for the appellant and two daughters. This payment of maintenance is by way of a one time settlement towards maintenance for the appellant and two daughters.