Tek Chand, J.

1. This is a plaintiffs appeal from the judgment and decree of Sub-Judge, 1st Class, Delhi, dismissing their suit in which they had claimed Rs. 60,000/- from the Dominion of India, the defendant. The facts giving rise to the suit are that the plaintiffs are owners of a three storeyed building in Delhi, covering an area of about 30 bighas. The Government of India, acting under Rule 75-A of the Defence of India Rules, requisitioned that building on 6th of June, 1944, and required the owners to deliver possession on 16th of June, 1944, to the Estate Officer, Central Public Werks Department

The formal possession was taken on 20th of June, 1944. After the Government took over the possession of the premises it required the owners to make arrangement for water supply, drainage and some other amenities. On 31st of May, 1945, an overseer of the Estate Officer furnished to the owners the details of the requirements. The owners plead that they spent about Rs. 10.000/- in order to provide the amenities required of them. On 11th June, 1945, a release order was passed in respect of this building and on 20th June, 1945, the plaintiffs were informed of the decision of the Gov