1. Defendants in O.S.No.265 of 1980, on the file of District Munsifs Court, Nagercoil, are the appellants.

2. Plaintiff filed the suit for bare injunction restraining the defendants from interfering with his possession of the property which he purchased under Ex.A-1, dated 11.7.1977. It is his case that defendants who are prominent members of the locality are attempting to interfere with his possession. He also said that immediately after the purchase of the property, he installed some idols and was offering prayers. In view of the interference by the defendants, he filed the suit for injunction.

3. In the common written statement filed by the appellants, they admitted the title of the plaintiff. But their case is that these defendants who are members of an Association, wanted to put up a Temple. It is their case that on 1.12.1977, Hindu Nadars of Alankottai decided to establish a new temple for their worship, for which they elected certain members as trustees, the first defendant being the Managing Trustee. Pursuant to the decision on 1.12.1977, the trustees selected 17 1/2 cents in Survey No.9690 for establishing the temple. In the said 17 1/2 cents, plaint schedule ha