JUDGMENT

Dr. Anand, J. Leave granted.

2. When does the period of limitation commence for filing objections seeking setting aside of an arbitration award is the only question which requires our consideration in this appeal.

3. The question arises in the following circumstances :

The respondent was entrusted with contract work by the appellant for construction of a canal and cross drainage work from channel 0.8 km of Ravathanalla - Irrigation Project in Kanakpura Taluk. The cost of the project was Rs. 4.22 lakhs and the work was required to be completed; within a period of nine months commencing from 4.5.87, the date on which the work order was issued. During execution of tr(e contract, certain disputes arose between the parties which were referred to an arbitrator in terms of an arbitration agreement entered into between the parties. Sh. K.N. Venkatesh, Superintending Engineer PWD was appointed as the arbitrator who entered upon the reference and made an award on 22.4.93. The respondent filed a petition under Section 14 read with Section 17 of the Indian Arbitration Act (hereinafter the Act) before Civil Judge, Ramanagram on23.4.93 praying for making the Award a rule of the court. Accor