Jha, J. -- This case was referred under section 89 to Shri T.C. Singhal, Advocate to mediate and help the parties to arrive at an amicable solution. After reference mediator arranged mediation talks between the parties and after the mediation sittings parties had settled their case in all the three appeals. In all the three cases decree for Rs. 9,96,198/- was passed against all the appellants. On mediation the appellants agreed to pay Rs. 7,70,000/- to the plaint/decree holder. Plaintiff has agreed to give up his claim for Rs. 1,99,198/- and accepted the amount of Rs. 7,70,000/- as full and final settlement of the case.

Counsel for the parties appearing in this appeal states that the parties have arrived at the aforesaid settlement with the aid of mediator Shri T.C. Singhal, Advocate.

Considering the facts of the case the combined decree in all the three suits is modified to Rs. 7,70,000/-. The amount has been paid. This amount will include the interest as well as cost of the litigation. In F.A. 228/03 decree was for Rs. 1,00,000/- with interest @ 12% w.e.f 30th January 1993 plus interest of Rs. 15,444.50. This decree was passed on 8.8.2003. Similarly in First