(Petitions Revision filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India against the orders dated 23.01.2004 made in I.A.Nos.449 and 695 of 2003 respectively in O.S.No.33 of 2001 on the file of Subordinate Judge, Chidambaram.)

Common Order:

The plaintiff in O.S.No.33 of 2001 on the file of Subordinate Judge, Chidambaram is the petitioner in both the revision petitions. He filed two petitions; (i) I.A.No.449 of 2003 for amendment of the plaint; and (ii) I.A.No.695 of 2003 seeking permission to file reply statement. By order dated 23.01.2004, the learned Subordinate Judge, after finding that the amendment sought for, if allowed, would change the cause of action, dismissed I.A.No.449 of 2003. In view of the dismissal of the said application, the learned Sub Judge dismissed I.A.No.695 of 2003 also. Challenging both the orders, the plaintiff has filed the above revision petitions.

2. Heard Mr. R. Subramanian, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Sankaravadivelu, learned counsel for the contesting respondents 3 to 5.

3. The plaintiff/petitioner has filed the said suit for partition and possession of 2/6th share in the suit properties. According to him, his father Muthiah Pa