K. SAMPATH, J.

1. The above appeals arise out of a common judgment in four suits tried jointly by the learned Additional Subordinate Judge, Cuddalore.

2. A.S.567/92 arises out of O.S.No.25/86. That is a suit for partition and separate possession or in the alternative, for permanent injunction restraining the first defendant therein from in any manner encumbering, alienating or dealing with the suit properties during his life time and for future profits.

3. A.S.No.373/2002, which arises out of O.S.No.359/85 on the file of the Sub Court, Pondicherry,/ O.S.No.352/88 on the file of the Sub Court, Cuddalore, is for a declaration that the plaintiff therein is the absolute owner and possessor of the estate of his father Krishnasamy Gounder and for a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from interfering with his possession and enjoyment.

4. Transfer A.S.No.217/2002 arises out of O.S.No.216/87 on the file of the Sub Court, Pondicherry/O.S.No.353/88 on the file of the Sub Court, Cuddalore and Transfer A.S.No.218/2002 arises out of O.S.No.5 24/85 on the file of the Sub Court, Pondicherry,/ O.S.No.351/88 on the file of the Sub Court, Cuddalore.

5. The main suit is O.S.No.25