% 10.01.2007 Present: Mr.Mukesh Kr. Verma for the petitioner +CM(M) 48/2007 * 1. By and under the impugned order, learned trial judge has granted maintenance to wife and minor daughter in the sum of Rs.5500/- per month. 2. It is urged that the petitioner is not even earning Rs.40,000/- per annum and the question of paying said maintenance is beyond the means of the petitioner. 3. In cases of self employed persons, it is virtually impossible to detect the actual earnings. Tax evasion is the norm and not an obligation followed by the citizens of this country. 4. Evidence of prosperity has to be looked elsewhere. Even here there is a problem. Assets are acquired by the family, in the names of other members, other than the husband who is litigating. 5. A perusal of ground 'J' and ground 'K' in the present petition reveals that the mother of the petitioner is constructing a house at Chattarpur Extension. Besides, Page 1 of 2 Certify that the digital file and physical file have been compared and the digital data is as per the physical file and no page is missing. Signature Not Verified the family owns 8 acres of land, albeit along with other family members. 6. Considering the current cost of living and the fact that the wife has to maintain herself and her minor daughter, Ifind no infirmity in the order impugned. 7. Dismissed. January 10, 2007 PRADEEP NANDRAJOG,J vg Page 2 of 2 V