The mere fact that the valuation of the suit after amendment will exceed its pecuniary jurisdiction is no ground to refuse amendment. The issue is covered by Balasubramanian v. Narayanan Nair [1985 KLT 374] and Suri Films v. Govinda Prabhu [1987 (2) KLT 145]. The impugned order refusing amendment on that score is liable to be set aside. 2. Ext.P6 order is set aside and I.A.No.7484/2012 in O.S.No.834/2011 on the file of the court of the Additional Munsiff of Thiruvananthapuram is allowed. The defendant is entitled to file an additional written statement to the amended plaint.
The Original Petition is disposed of.
nj.
V.CHITAMBARESH, Judge.
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