The appellant challenges the decree and judgment dated 16.12.1997 made in C.M.A.No.6 of 1997, on the file of the learned Subordinate Judge, Pattukottai, reversing the judgment and decree of the learned District Munsif, Pattukottai, dated 16.04.1997 made in E.A.No.285 of 1995 in E.A.No.68 of 1995 in E.P.No.49 of 1991 in R.C.No.3030 of 1978.

2. The respondent is the decree holder in R.C.No.3030 of 1978, on the file of the Divisional Development Officer, Pattukottai. One Mr.Janakiraman and Mr.Ramasamy who are the sons of one Periyathambi Thevar are the judgment debtors. The respondent had filed E.A.No.68 of 1995, for execution of the said decree. In the said execution proceedings, certain properties belonging to the judgments debtors were brought for sale by the learned District Munsif, Pattukottai. The property which is the subject matter of this appeal, namely 78 cents comprised in R.S.No.218/6 at Sengamangalam Village was also one of the properties attached and brought for sale. In the Court auction, on due permission, the respondent participated and became the successful bidder. Appropriate sale certificate was also issued by the Court. During the said execution proceedi