(Appeal filed against the judgment and decree dated 9.5.1991 in O.S.No.2 of 1978 on the file of Principal District Judge, Pondicherry.)

P.D. Dinakaran, J.

I. JUDGMENT & DECREE UNDER APPEAL

This appeal is directed against the judgment and decree dated 9.5.1991 made in O.S.No.2 of 1978 on the file of Principal District Judge, Pondicherry by which the suit filed by the plaintiffs was dismissed.

1.1. For sake of convenience, the parties are hereinafter referred to as arrayed in the plaint.

II.CASE OF THE PLAINTIFFS

2. The case of the plaintiffs is, in brief, as follows:-

2.1. One Arockiam was the descendant of the Royal family of Pallavas. He left the fortress of Anantal at Karthanpeth, also known as Korthampeth, which was in a state of ruin, in order to come and settle at Pondicherry. At that time, he was provided with gold jewels possessed by him and his brothers. Then, he acquired properties.

2.2. His fifth degree descendant, Louis Aroquiassamy Mudaliar made a mystic will dated 21.1.1933 which was opened by the President of the Court on 8.7.1935 and ordered to be deposited in the Office of Mr.Vandjilinga Saminadin, Notary.

2.3. The said Louis Aroquiassamy Mudaliar died without