The above Testamentary Original Suit is filed for issuance of Letters of Administration of the will dated 24.02.1997 which is annexed to the petition. The will was executed on 24.02.1997 by one K.V.Anthony. The testator died on 12.05.2000 leaving behind his wife, two daughters and three sons as his legal heirs. One of the daughters is the plaintiff. Though originally Original Petition was filed in view of the caveat filed by the first defendant, it was converted into the above Testamentary Original Suit.

2. The first defendant, who is the another daughter has filed written statement opposing the issuance of Letters of Administration. According to the first defendant, who is the sister of the plaintiff, there were so many mysterious and suspicious circumstances in the execution, registration and production of the will dated 24.02.1997. It was further stated that the will is not a true, valid and genuine document and it was fabricated as an after thought with an ulterior motive and malafide intention to snatch away the assets of the deceased. It is contended further that the father of the plaintiff and first defendant did not voluntarily executed the will and the same was ob