Heard the learned counsels appearing for the parties concerned.

2. Since the facts and circumstances arising in both the second appeals are the same and as the issues arising for determination are connected, a common judgment is passed.

3. The second appeal in S.A.No.1266 of 2007, has been filed against the judgment and decree, dated 27. 2007, made in A.S.No.427 of 2004, on the file of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Chennai, Fast Track Court No.III, Chennai, reversing the judgment and decree, dated 27. 2004, made in O.S.No.5848 of 1998, on the file of the VIth Assistant City Civil Court, Chennai.

4. The second appeal in S.A.No.1267 of 2007, has been filed against the judgment and decree, dated 27. 2007, made in A.S.No.428 of 2004, on the file of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Chennai, Fast Track Court No.III, Chennai, reversing the judgment and decree, dated 27. 2004, made in O.S.No.15436 of 1996, on the file of the VIth Assistant City Civil Court,Chennai.

5. The original suit in O.S.No.5848 of 1998, had been filed by the plaintiff, namely, C.Suseela, praying for a judgment and decree against the defendants therein to direct the defendants to