Aggrieved by the order of the Principal Family Court, Madras dated 25-7-2002, made in I.A.No.1058/2001 in O.P.No. 1310/2000, granting interim maintenance at the rate of Rs.750/- per month and litigation expenses of Rs.1,500/-, the husband has preferred the above Revision under Article 227 of the Constitution.

2. The petitioner/husband has preferred the said O.P. for divorce under Section 13 (1) (1a) and (1b) of the Hindu Marriage Act. Pending the said petition, the wife/respondent herein has filed I.A.No. 1058/2001 claiming interim maintenance at the rate of Rs.2,000/- per month and Rs.5,000/- towards litigation expenses under Section 24 of the Hindu Marriage Act. The said application was resisted by the husband stating that she is working in a private concern and drawing a salary of Rs.4,500/- per month. It is also stated that he is earning only Rs.2000/- per month. Before the Family Court, salary certificate of the husband dated 10-6-2002 has been marked as Ex.R-1. Based on Ex.R-1, after finding that he is earning Rs.70/- per day by working in Senthil Auto Garage, the Family Court has concluded that the wife is entitled to interim maintenance at the rate of Rs.750/- pe