(1.) HEARD learned Counsel Mr. Pangam appearing on behalf of the petitioners and learned Counsel Mr. Kantak appearing on behalf of the respondents no. 1, 3 and 4. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. Learned Counsel Mr. Kantak waives service of notice on behalf of respondents no. 1, 3 and 4 on merits. The petition is already dismissed as against respondents no. 2 and 5. Heard finally by consent.
(2.) AFTER hearing both the sides, the question that arises for my consideration is:
(3.) IN the suit filed by the petitioners against the respondents, by an application dated 18.09.2010, the petitioners sought leave of the Court under Order VIII Rule 9 of C.P.C. to file pleadings subsequent to filing of written statement. The application was opposed by the respondents stating that it was not maintainable . Upon hearing both the sides, the learned Civil Judge rejected the application by an order passed on 18.11.2010. The order reads as follows: